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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,875.03, 12,244.44 and 5,690.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,875.03, 12,244.44 and 5,690.08 is: 7,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,875.03 : 12,244.44 = 5,690.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,875.03/12,244.44 = 5,690.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,875.03x = 12,244.44 × 5,690.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,875.03x = 69,671,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671,791.21/8,875.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.32

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