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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,709.08, 12,012.18 and 5,523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,709.08, 12,012.18 and 5,523.35 is: 7,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,709.08 : 12,012.18 = 5,523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,709.08/12,012.18 = 5,523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,709.08x = 12,012.18 × 5,523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,709.08x = 66,347,474.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,347,474.40/8,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,618.20

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