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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663.44, 11,953.80 and 5,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663.44, 11,953.80 and 5,127.12 is: 7,074.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663.44 : 11,953.80 = 5,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663.44/11,953.80 = 5,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663.44x = 11,953.80 × 5,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663.44x = 61,288,567.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,288,567.06/8,663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,074.39

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