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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.76, 12,075.84 and 5,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.76, 12,075.84 and 5,606.72 is: 7,738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.76 : 12,075.84 = 5,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.76/12,075.84 = 5,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.76x = 12,075.84 × 5,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.76x = 67,705,853.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,705,853.64/8,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,738.02

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