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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.80, 12,063.60 and 5,606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.80, 12,063.60 and 5,606.10 is: 7,737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.80 : 12,063.60 = 5,606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.80/12,063.60 = 5,606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.80x = 12,063.60 × 5,606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.80x = 67,629,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,629,747.96/8,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.25

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