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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.68, 11,837.49 and 5,040.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.68, 11,837.49 and 5,040.83 is: 6,956.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.68 : 11,837.49 = 5,040.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.68/11,837.49 = 5,040.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.68x = 11,837.49 × 5,040.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.68x = 59,670,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670,774.72/8,577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.52

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