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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.89, 12,099.99 and 5,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.89, 12,099.99 and 5,410.62 is: 7,466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.89 : 12,099.99 = 5,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.89/12,099.99 = 5,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.89x = 12,099.99 × 5,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.89x = 65,468,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,468,447.89/8,767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.84

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