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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.36, 12,082.96 and 5,567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.36, 12,082.96 and 5,567.04 is: 7,683.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.36 : 12,082.96 = 5,567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.36/12,082.96 = 5,567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.36x = 12,082.96 × 5,567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.36x = 67,266,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,266,321.64/8,754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,683.75

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