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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.70, 12,021.94 and 5,077.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.70, 12,021.94 and 5,077.51 is: 7,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.70 : 12,021.94 = 5,077.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.70/12,021.94 = 5,077.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.70x = 12,021.94 × 5,077.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.70x = 61,041,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,041,520.57/8,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.84

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