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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.72, 12,086.82 and 5,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.72, 12,086.82 and 5,623.02 is: 7,760.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.72 : 12,086.82 = 5,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.72/12,086.82 = 5,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.72x = 12,086.82 × 5,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.72x = 67,964,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,964,430.60/8,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,760.52

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