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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.70, 12,061.17 and 5,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.70, 12,061.17 and 5,595.30 is: 7,719.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.70 : 12,061.17 = 5,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.70/12,061.17 = 5,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.70x = 12,061.17 × 5,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.70x = 67,485,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,485,864.50/8,741.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,719.99

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