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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.86, 12,102.99 and 5,629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.86, 12,102.99 and 5,629.58 is: 7,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.86 : 12,102.99 = 5,629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.86/12,102.99 = 5,629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.86x = 12,102.99 × 5,629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.86x = 68,134,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,134,750.44/8,778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.23

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