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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.59, 12,087.28 and 5,400.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.59, 12,087.28 and 5,400.22 is: 7,455.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.59 : 12,087.28 = 5,400.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.59/12,087.28 = 5,400.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.59x = 12,087.28 × 5,400.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.59x = 65,273,940.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,273,940.02/8,755.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.11

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