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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,800.68, 12,141.54 and 5,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,800.68, 12,141.54 and 5,658.60 is: 7,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,800.68 : 12,141.54 = 5,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,800.68/12,141.54 = 5,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,800.68x = 12,141.54 × 5,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,800.68x = 68,704,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,704,118.24/8,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.68

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