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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787, 12,126.44 and 5,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787, 12,126.44 and 5,061 is: 6,984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787 : 12,126.44 = 5,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787/12,126.44 = 5,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787x = 12,126.44 × 5,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787x = 61,371,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371,912.84/8,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,984.40

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