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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,710.78, 12,015.66 and 8,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,710.78, 12,015.66 and 8,127.58 is: 11,211.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,710.78 : 12,015.66 = 8,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,710.78/12,015.66 = 8,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,710.78x = 12,015.66 × 8,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,710.78x = 97,658,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,658,237.90/8,710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.19

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