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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.06, 12,105.09 and 5,754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.06, 12,105.09 and 5,754.15 is: 7,935.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.06 : 12,105.09 = 5,754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.06/12,105.09 = 5,754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.06x = 12,105.09 × 5,754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.06x = 69,654,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,654,503.62/8,778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.07

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