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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.88, 11,837.60 and 5,220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.88, 11,837.60 and 5,220.83 is: 7,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.88 : 11,837.60 = 5,220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.88/11,837.60 = 5,220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.88x = 11,837.60 × 5,220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.88x = 61,802,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,802,139.85/8,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,204.83

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