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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.80, 12,866.70 and 3,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.80, 12,866.70 and 3,960.80 is: 5,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.80 : 12,866.70 = 3,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.80/12,866.70 = 3,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.80x = 12,866.70 × 3,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.80x = 50,962,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962,425.36/8,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.20

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