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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867.80, 12,223.66 and 6,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867.80, 12,223.66 and 6,068.44 is: 8,364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867.80 : 12,223.66 = 6,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867.80/12,223.66 = 6,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867.80x = 12,223.66 × 6,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867.80x = 74,178,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,547.29/8,867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,364.93

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