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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.88, 12,083.11 and 5,612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.88, 12,083.11 and 5,612.06 is: 7,744.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.88 : 12,083.11 = 5,612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.88/12,083.11 = 5,612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.88x = 12,083.11 × 5,612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.88x = 67,811,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,811,138.31/8,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.64

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