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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.28, 12,070.23 and 5,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.28, 12,070.23 and 5,555.89 is: 7,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.28 : 12,070.23 = 5,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.28/12,070.23 = 5,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.28x = 12,070.23 × 5,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.28x = 67,060,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,060,870.15/8,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.61

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