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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.35, 12,081.57 and 5,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.35, 12,081.57 and 5,566.03 is: 7,682.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.35 : 12,081.57 = 5,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.35/12,081.57 = 5,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.35x = 12,081.57 × 5,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.35x = 67,246,381.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,246,381.07/8,753.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,682.36

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