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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.21, 12,056.85 and 5,595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.21, 12,056.85 and 5,595.98 is: 7,718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.21 : 12,056.85 = 5,595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.21/12,056.85 = 5,595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.21x = 12,056.85 × 5,595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.21x = 67,469,831.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,469,831.18/8,741.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,718.60

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