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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.33, 12,071.46 and 5,602.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.33, 12,071.46 and 5,602.05 is: 7,727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.33 : 12,071.46 = 5,602.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.33/12,071.46 = 5,602.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.33x = 12,071.46 × 5,602.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.33x = 67,624,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,624,922.49/8,751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,727.39

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