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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.56, 12,204.12 and 5,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.56, 12,204.12 and 5,705 is: 7,872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.56 : 12,204.12 = 5,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.56/12,204.12 = 5,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.56x = 12,204.12 × 5,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.56x = 69,624,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,624,504.60/8,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.01

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