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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.05, 12,083.35 and 5,612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.05, 12,083.35 and 5,612.24 is: 7,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.05 : 12,083.35 = 5,612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.05/12,083.35 = 5,612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.05x = 12,083.35 × 5,612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.05x = 67,814,571.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,814,571.73/8,756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,744.88

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