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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825.67, 12,185.13 and 5,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825.67, 12,185.13 and 5,472.06 is: 7,554.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825.67 : 12,185.13 = 5,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825.67/12,185.13 = 5,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825.67x = 12,185.13 × 5,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825.67x = 66,677,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,677,762.47/8,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,554.98

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