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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.44, 12,101.94 and 5,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.44, 12,101.94 and 5,627.96 is: 7,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.44 : 12,101.94 = 5,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.44/12,101.94 = 5,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.44x = 12,101.94 × 5,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.44x = 68,109,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,109,234.24/8,766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,769.32

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