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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.55, 12,061.91 and 5,595.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.55, 12,061.91 and 5,595.53 is: 7,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.55 : 12,061.91 = 5,595.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.55/12,061.91 = 5,595.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.55x = 12,061.91 × 5,595.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.55x = 67,492,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,492,751.28/8,737.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,724.45

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