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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.76, 12,187.50 and 5,846.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.76, 12,187.50 and 5,846.04 is: 8,070.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.76 : 12,187.50 = 5,846.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.76/12,187.50 = 5,846.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.76x = 12,187.50 × 5,846.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.76x = 71,248,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,248,612.50/8,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,070.06

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