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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.74, 12,088.44 and 5,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.74, 12,088.44 and 5,615.92 is: 7,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.74 : 12,088.44 = 5,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.74/12,088.44 = 5,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.74x = 12,088.44 × 5,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.74x = 67,887,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,887,711.96/8,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,749.97

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