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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.01, 12,001.57 and 5,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.01, 12,001.57 and 5,507.91 is: 7,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.01 : 12,001.57 = 5,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.01/12,001.57 = 5,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.01x = 12,001.57 × 5,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.01x = 66,103,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,103,553.65/8,700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,598.10

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