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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.76, 12,067.64 and 5,698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.76, 12,067.64 and 5,698.56 is: 8,560.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.76 : 12,067.64 = 5,698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.76/12,067.64 = 5,698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.76x = 12,067.64 × 5,698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.76x = 68,768,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,768,170.60/8,032.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,560.96

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