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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.78, 12,017.04 and 8,128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.78, 12,017.04 and 8,128.58 is: 11,212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.78 : 12,017.04 = 8,128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.78/12,017.04 = 8,128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.78x = 12,017.04 × 8,128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.78x = 97,681,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,681,471.00/8,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.57

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