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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,810.83, 12,155.55 and 5,624.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,810.83, 12,155.55 and 5,624.24 is: 7,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,810.83 : 12,155.55 = 5,624.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,810.83/12,155.55 = 5,624.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,810.83x = 12,155.55 × 5,624.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,810.83x = 68,365,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,365,730.53/8,810.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,759.28

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