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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.70, 13,007.55 and 5,562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.70, 13,007.55 and 5,562.90 is: 8,352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.70 : 13,007.55 = 5,562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.70/13,007.55 = 5,562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.70x = 13,007.55 × 5,562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.70x = 72,359,699.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,359,699.90/8,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,352.06

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