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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,574.70, 12,862.05 and 5,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,574.70, 12,862.05 and 5,277.10 is: 7,915.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,574.70 : 12,862.05 = 5,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,574.70/12,862.05 = 5,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,574.70x = 12,862.05 × 5,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,574.70x = 67,874,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,874,324.06/8,574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.65

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