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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.83, 13,077.56 and 5,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.83, 13,077.56 and 5,012.89 is: 7,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.83 : 13,077.56 = 5,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.83/13,077.56 = 5,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.83x = 13,077.56 × 5,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.83x = 65,556,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,556,369.75/8,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,519.80

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