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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.76, 12,063.90 and 5,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.76, 12,063.90 and 5,606.20 is: 7,733.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.76 : 12,063.90 = 5,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.76/12,063.90 = 5,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.76x = 12,063.90 × 5,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.76x = 67,632,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,632,636.18/8,745.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,733.19

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