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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.76, 11,954.64 and 5,127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.76, 11,954.64 and 5,127.68 is: 7,076.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.76 : 11,954.64 = 5,127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.76/11,954.64 = 5,127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.76x = 11,954.64 × 5,127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.76x = 61,299,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,299,568.44/8,662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,076.22

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