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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.22, 12,158.96 and 5,667.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.22, 12,158.96 and 5,667.87 is: 7,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.22 : 12,158.96 = 5,667.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.22/12,158.96 = 5,667.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.22x = 12,158.96 × 5,667.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.22x = 68,915,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,915,453.75/8,806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.77

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