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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.27, 12,121.86 and 5,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.27, 12,121.86 and 5,007.60 is: 6,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.27 : 12,121.86 = 5,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.27/12,121.86 = 5,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.27x = 12,121.86 × 5,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.27x = 60,701,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,701,426.14/8,784.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.24

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