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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,819.91, 12,168.99 and 5,677.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,819.91, 12,168.99 and 5,677.92 is: 7,833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,819.91 : 12,168.99 = 5,677.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,819.91/12,168.99 = 5,677.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,819.91x = 12,168.99 × 5,677.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,819.91x = 69,094,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,094,551.70/8,819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.93

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