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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.69, 12,088.37 and 5,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.69, 12,088.37 and 5,615.88 is: 7,749.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.69 : 12,088.37 = 5,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.69/12,088.37 = 5,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.69x = 12,088.37 × 5,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.69x = 67,886,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886,835.32/8,759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.91

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