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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,812.54, 12,157.98 and 5,625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,812.54, 12,157.98 and 5,625.95 is: 7,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,812.54 : 12,157.98 = 5,625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,812.54/12,157.98 = 5,625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,812.54x = 12,157.98 × 5,625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,812.54x = 68,400,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,400,187.58/8,812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,761.69

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