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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.80, 12,847.50 and 5,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.80, 12,847.50 and 5,280.20 is: 7,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.80 : 12,847.50 = 5,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.80/12,847.50 = 5,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.80x = 12,847.50 × 5,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.80x = 67,837,369.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,837,369.50/8,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.48

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