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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,806.89, 12,169.59 and 6,412.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,806.89, 12,169.59 and 6,412.69 is: 8,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,806.89 : 12,169.59 = 6,412.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,806.89/12,169.59 = 6,412.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,806.89x = 12,169.59 × 6,412.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,806.89x = 78,039,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,039,766.88/8,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.22

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