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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.80, 11,983.78 and 5,148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.80, 11,983.78 and 5,148.52 is: 7,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.80 : 11,983.78 = 5,148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.80/11,983.78 = 5,148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.80x = 11,983.78 × 5,148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.80x = 61,698,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,698,731.01/8,687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,101.77

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