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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,700.66, 12,001.89 and 5,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,700.66, 12,001.89 and 5,553.30 is: 7,660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,700.66 : 12,001.89 = 5,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,700.66/12,001.89 = 5,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,700.66x = 12,001.89 × 5,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,700.66x = 66,650,095.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,650,095.74/8,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,660.35

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