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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.10, 12,152.97 and 5,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.10, 12,152.97 and 5,664.28 is: 7,812.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.10 : 12,152.97 = 5,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.10/12,152.97 = 5,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.10x = 12,152.97 × 5,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.10x = 68,837,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837,824.91/8,811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,812.63

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