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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.67, 12,155.39 and 5,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.67, 12,155.39 and 5,624.08 is: 7,759.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.67 : 12,155.39 = 5,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.67/12,155.39 = 5,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.67x = 12,155.39 × 5,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.67x = 68,362,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,362,888.06/8,810.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.10

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