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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.10, 12,022.68 and 5,566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.10, 12,022.68 and 5,566.29 is: 7,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.10 : 12,022.68 = 5,566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.10/12,022.68 = 5,566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.10x = 12,022.68 × 5,566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.10x = 66,921,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,921,723.46/8,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.23

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