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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,805.78, 12,155.94 and 5,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,805.78, 12,155.94 and 5,663.52 is: 7,818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,805.78 : 12,155.94 = 5,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,805.78/12,155.94 = 5,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,805.78x = 12,155.94 × 5,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,805.78x = 68,845,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,845,409.31/8,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,818.21

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