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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.68, 12,080.10 and 5,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.68, 12,080.10 and 5,027.68 is: 6,938.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.68 : 12,080.10 = 5,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.68/12,080.10 = 5,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.68x = 12,080.10 × 5,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.68x = 60,734,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,734,877.17/8,753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.21

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