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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,715.36, 12,027.28 and 5,177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,715.36, 12,027.28 and 5,177.88 is: 7,145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,715.36 : 12,027.28 = 5,177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,715.36/12,027.28 = 5,177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,715.36x = 12,027.28 × 5,177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,715.36x = 62,275,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275,828.59/8,715.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,145.53

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