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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.93, 12,309.96 and 5,560.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.93, 12,309.96 and 5,560.10 is: 7,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.93 : 12,309.96 = 5,560.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.93/12,309.96 = 5,560.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.93x = 12,309.96 × 5,560.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.93x = 68,444,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,444,608.60/8,915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,676.67

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