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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.66, 12,095.55 and 5,935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.66, 12,095.55 and 5,935.44 is: 8,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.66 : 12,095.55 = 5,935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.66/12,095.55 = 5,935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.66x = 12,095.55 × 5,935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.66x = 71,792,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792,411.29/8,766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,189.25

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