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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.92, 12,111.84 and 5,550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.92, 12,111.84 and 5,550.47 is: 7,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.92 : 12,111.84 = 5,550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.92/12,111.84 = 5,550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.92x = 12,111.84 × 5,550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.92x = 67,226,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226,344.01/8,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.32

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