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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.84, 13,168.50 and 5,077.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.84, 13,168.50 and 5,077.48 is: 7,625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.84 : 13,168.50 = 5,077.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.84/13,168.50 = 5,077.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.84x = 13,168.50 × 5,077.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.84x = 66,862,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,862,795.38/8,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,625.91

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