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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.34, 12,078.87 and 5,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.34, 12,078.87 and 5,767.70 is: 7,960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.34 : 12,078.87 = 5,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.34/12,078.87 = 5,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.34x = 12,078.87 × 5,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.34x = 69,667,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,667,298.50/8,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.76

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