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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,707.11, 12,018.54 and 5,563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,707.11, 12,018.54 and 5,563.29 is: 7,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,707.11 : 12,018.54 = 5,563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,707.11/12,018.54 = 5,563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,707.11x = 12,018.54 × 5,563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,707.11x = 66,862,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,623.40/8,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.08

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