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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.22, 12,160.47 and 5,627.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.22, 12,160.47 and 5,627.47 is: 7,766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.22 : 12,160.47 = 5,627.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.22/12,160.47 = 5,627.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.22x = 12,160.47 × 5,627.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.22x = 68,432,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,432,680.11/8,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.54

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