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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.49, 12,006.21 and 5,556.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.49, 12,006.21 and 5,556.15 is: 7,672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.49 : 12,006.21 = 5,556.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.49/12,006.21 = 5,556.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.49x = 12,006.21 × 5,556.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.49x = 66,708,303.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,708,303.69/8,694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,672.48

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