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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.19, 12,087.68 and 5,615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.19, 12,087.68 and 5,615.38 is: 7,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.19 : 12,087.68 = 5,615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.19/12,087.68 = 5,615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.19x = 12,087.68 × 5,615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.19x = 67,876,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,876,856.08/8,759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.22

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