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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.93, 12,076.90 and 5,613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.93, 12,076.90 and 5,613.37 is: 7,745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.93 : 12,076.90 = 5,613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.93/12,076.90 = 5,613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.93x = 12,076.90 × 5,613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.93x = 67,792,108.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,792,108.15/8,752.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,745.08

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