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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.94, 12,395.64 and 5,622.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.94, 12,395.64 and 5,622.10 is: 7,762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.94 : 12,395.64 = 5,622.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.94/12,395.64 = 5,622.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.94x = 12,395.64 × 5,622.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.94x = 69,689,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,689,527.64/8,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.31

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