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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702.92, 12,006.34 and 5,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702.92, 12,006.34 and 5,558.44 is: 7,668.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702.92 : 12,006.34 = 5,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702.92/12,006.34 = 5,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702.92x = 12,006.34 × 5,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702.92x = 66,736,520.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,736,520.51/8,702.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,668.29

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