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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.69, 12,157.14 and 5,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.69, 12,157.14 and 5,624.16 is: 7,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.69 : 12,157.14 = 5,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.69/12,157.14 = 5,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.69x = 12,157.14 × 5,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.69x = 68,373,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,373,700.50/8,806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,763.84

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