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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.35, 12,082.95 and 5,567.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.35, 12,082.95 and 5,567.03 is: 7,683.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.35 : 12,082.95 = 5,567.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.35/12,082.95 = 5,567.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.35x = 12,082.95 × 5,567.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.35x = 67,266,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,266,084.72/8,754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.74

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