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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.87, 12,718.99 and 5,191.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.87, 12,718.99 and 5,191.27 is: 7,786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.87 : 12,718.99 = 5,191.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.87/12,718.99 = 5,191.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.87x = 12,718.99 × 5,191.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.87x = 66,027,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027,711.22/8,479.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,786.41

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