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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,871.68, 12,249.07 and 5,516.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,871.68, 12,249.07 and 5,516.01 is: 7,615.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,871.68 : 12,249.07 = 5,516.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,871.68/12,249.07 = 5,516.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,871.68x = 12,249.07 × 5,516.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,871.68x = 67,565,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,565,949.56/8,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,615.91

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