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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,555.32, 11,802.27 and 5,570.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,555.32, 11,802.27 and 5,570.05 is: 7,684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,555.32 : 11,802.27 = 5,570.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,555.32/11,802.27 = 5,570.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,555.32x = 11,802.27 × 5,570.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,555.32x = 65,739,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,739,234.01/8,555.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.02

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