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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.33, 12,070.08 and 5,601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.33, 12,070.08 and 5,601.05 is: 7,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.33 : 12,070.08 = 5,601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.33/12,070.08 = 5,601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.33x = 12,070.08 × 5,601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.33x = 67,605,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,605,061.23/8,750.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,726.01

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