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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,827.07, 12,184.08 and 5,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,827.07, 12,184.08 and 5,683.25 is: 7,844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,827.07 : 12,184.08 = 5,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,827.07/12,184.08 = 5,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,827.07x = 12,184.08 × 5,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,827.07x = 69,245,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,245,172.66/8,827.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.64

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