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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.56, 12,070.20 and 5,561.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.56, 12,070.20 and 5,561.46 is: 7,675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.56 : 12,070.20 = 5,561.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.56/12,070.20 = 5,561.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.56x = 12,070.20 × 5,561.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.56x = 67,127,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,127,934.49/8,745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,675.66

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