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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.57, 12,095.09 and 5,620.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.57, 12,095.09 and 5,620.75 is: 7,756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.57 : 12,095.09 = 5,620.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.57/12,095.09 = 5,620.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.57x = 12,095.09 × 5,620.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.57x = 67,983,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,983,477.12/8,764.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,756.62

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