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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.14, 12,082.36 and 5,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.14, 12,082.36 and 5,568.66 is: 7,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.14 : 12,082.36 = 5,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.14/12,082.36 = 5,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.14x = 12,082.36 × 5,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.14x = 67,282,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,282,554.84/8,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.55

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