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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.99, 12,113.43 and 5,633.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.99, 12,113.43 and 5,633.65 is: 7,779.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.99 : 12,113.43 = 5,633.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.99/12,113.43 = 5,633.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.99x = 12,113.43 × 5,633.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.99x = 68,242,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,242,764.35/8,771.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,779.62

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