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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,821.24, 12,175.78 and 5,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,821.24, 12,175.78 and 5,676.28 is: 7,834.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,821.24 : 12,175.78 = 5,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,821.24/12,175.78 = 5,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,821.24x = 12,175.78 × 5,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,821.24x = 69,113,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,113,136.50/8,821.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.86

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