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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.77, 12,385.99 and 5,765.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.77, 12,385.99 and 5,765.77 is: 8,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.77 : 12,385.99 = 5,765.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.77/12,385.99 = 5,765.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.77x = 12,385.99 × 5,765.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.77x = 71,414,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,414,769.56/8,276.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,628.34

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