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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.76, 12,210.98 and 5,660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.76, 12,210.98 and 5,660.61 is: 7,810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.76 : 12,210.98 = 5,660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.76/12,210.98 = 5,660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.76x = 12,210.98 × 5,660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.76x = 69,121,571.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121,571.67/8,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,810.56

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