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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,057.76, 12,070.88 and 5,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,057.76, 12,070.88 and 5,558.56 is: 8,326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,057.76 : 12,070.88 = 5,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,057.76/12,070.88 = 5,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,057.76x = 12,070.88 × 5,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,057.76x = 67,096,710.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,096,710.73/8,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,326.97

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