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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.95, 12,085.97 and 5,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.95, 12,085.97 and 5,614.13 is: 7,747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.95 : 12,085.97 = 5,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.95/12,085.97 = 5,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.95x = 12,085.97 × 5,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.95x = 67,852,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,118.26/8,757.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.49

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