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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.65, 12,094.10 and 5,577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.65, 12,094.10 and 5,577.14 is: 7,699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.65 : 12,094.10 = 5,577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.65/12,094.10 = 5,577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.65x = 12,094.10 × 5,577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.65x = 67,450,400.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,450,400.52/8,760.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,699.25

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