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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.38, 12,067.30 and 5,605.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.38, 12,067.30 and 5,605.86 is: 7,731.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.38 : 12,067.30 = 5,605.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.38/12,067.30 = 5,605.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.38x = 12,067.30 × 5,605.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.38x = 67,647,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,647,594.38/8,749.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,731.70

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