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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.93, 12,065.87 and 5,605.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.93, 12,065.87 and 5,605.37 is: 7,734.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.93 : 12,065.87 = 5,605.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.93/12,065.87 = 5,605.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.93x = 12,065.87 × 5,605.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.93x = 67,633,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,633,637.70/8,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.04

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