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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,457.80, 12,686.70 and 5,177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,457.80, 12,686.70 and 5,177.30 is: 7,765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,457.80 : 12,686.70 = 5,177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,457.80/12,686.70 = 5,177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,457.80x = 12,686.70 × 5,177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,457.80x = 65,682,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,682,851.91/8,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,765.95

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