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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,828.97, 12,173.99 and 5,638.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,828.97, 12,173.99 and 5,638.07 is: 7,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,828.97 : 12,173.99 = 5,638.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,828.97/12,173.99 = 5,638.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,828.97x = 12,173.99 × 5,638.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,828.97x = 68,637,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,637,807.80/8,828.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,774.16

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