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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.80, 12,086.98 and 5,408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.80, 12,086.98 and 5,408.35 is: 7,455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.80 : 12,086.98 = 5,408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.80/12,086.98 = 5,408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.80x = 12,086.98 × 5,408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.80x = 65,370,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,370,574.54/8,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,455.76

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