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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,540.87, 12,811.24 and 3,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,540.87, 12,811.24 and 3,976.02 is: 5,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,540.87 : 12,811.24 = 3,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,540.87/12,811.24 = 3,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,540.87x = 12,811.24 × 3,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,540.87x = 50,937,726.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,937,726.58/8,540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.00

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