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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.70, 12,052.02 and 5,549

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.70, 12,052.02 and 5,549 is: 7,656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.70 : 12,052.02 = 5,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.70/12,052.02 = 5,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.70x = 12,052.02 × 5,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.70x = 66,876,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,876,658.98/8,734.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,656.43

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