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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,861.47, 12,217.74 and 5,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,861.47, 12,217.74 and 5,669.53 is: 7,816.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,861.47 : 12,217.74 = 5,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,861.47/12,217.74 = 5,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,861.47x = 12,217.74 × 5,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,861.47x = 69,268,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268,791.66/8,861.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,816.85

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