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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.50, 12,004.94 and 5,510.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.50, 12,004.94 and 5,510.40 is: 7,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.50 : 12,004.94 = 5,510.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.50/12,004.94 = 5,510.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.50x = 12,004.94 × 5,510.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.50x = 66,152,021.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,152,021.38/8,702.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,601.50

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