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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.88, 12,081.73 and 5,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.88, 12,081.73 and 5,611.06 is: 7,743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.88 : 12,081.73 = 5,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.88/12,081.73 = 5,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.88x = 12,081.73 × 5,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.88x = 67,791,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,791,328.11/8,754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,743.27

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