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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,557.70, 12,844.65 and 5,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,557.70, 12,844.65 and 5,277.20 is: 7,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,557.70 : 12,844.65 = 5,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,557.70/12,844.65 = 5,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,557.70x = 12,844.65 × 5,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,557.70x = 67,783,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,783,786.98/8,557.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,920.79

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