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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905.60, 12,293.52 and 5,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905.60, 12,293.52 and 5,550.09 is: 7,661.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905.60 : 12,293.52 = 5,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905.60/12,293.52 = 5,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905.60x = 12,293.52 × 5,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905.60x = 68,230,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,230,142.42/8,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,661.49

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