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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.35, 12,024.41 and 5,567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.35, 12,024.41 and 5,567.54 is: 7,684.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.35 : 12,024.41 = 5,567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.35/12,024.41 = 5,567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.35x = 12,024.41 × 5,567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.35x = 66,946,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,946,295.69/8,711.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,684.95

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