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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.06, 12,113.48 and 5,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.06, 12,113.48 and 5,001.59 is: 6,902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.06 : 12,113.48 = 5,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.06/12,113.48 = 5,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.06x = 12,113.48 × 5,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.06x = 60,586,660.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,586,660.43/8,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.84

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