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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.65, 12,718.59 and 5,983.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.65, 12,718.59 and 5,983.71 is: 8,977.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.65 : 12,718.59 = 5,983.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.65/12,718.59 = 5,983.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.65x = 12,718.59 × 5,983.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.65x = 76,104,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,104,354.17/8,477.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,977.06

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