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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.40, 11,957.76 and 5,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.40, 11,957.76 and 5,127.66 is: 7,077.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.40 : 11,957.76 = 5,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.40/11,957.76 = 5,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.40x = 11,957.76 × 5,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.40x = 61,315,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,315,327.64/8,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,077.51

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