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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.48, 12,009.36 and 5,559.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.48, 12,009.36 and 5,559.76 is: 7,673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.48 : 12,009.36 = 5,559.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.48/12,009.36 = 5,559.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.48x = 12,009.36 × 5,559.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.48x = 66,769,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,769,159.35/8,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,673.31

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