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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.89, 12,172.41 and 5,636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.89, 12,172.41 and 5,636.12 is: 7,778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.89 : 12,172.41 = 5,636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.89/12,172.41 = 5,636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.89x = 12,172.41 × 5,636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.89x = 68,605,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,605,102.59/8,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,778.46

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