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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.63, 12,076.44 and 5,562.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.63, 12,076.44 and 5,562.30 is: 7,677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.63 : 12,076.44 = 5,562.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.63/12,076.44 = 5,562.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.63x = 12,076.44 × 5,562.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.63x = 67,172,782.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172,782.21/8,749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,677.21

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