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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.92, 12,004.96 and 5,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.92, 12,004.96 and 5,557.44 is: 7,666.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.92 : 12,004.96 = 5,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.92/12,004.96 = 5,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.92x = 12,004.96 × 5,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.92x = 66,716,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,716,844.90/8,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,666.91

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