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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.04, 12,160.39 and 5,676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.04, 12,160.39 and 5,676.34 is: 7,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.04 : 12,160.39 = 5,676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.04/12,160.39 = 5,676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.04x = 12,160.39 × 5,676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.04x = 69,026,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,026,447.37/8,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.09

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