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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.34, 12,127.89 and 5,010.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.34, 12,127.89 and 5,010.51 is: 6,915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.34 : 12,127.89 = 5,010.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.34/12,127.89 = 5,010.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.34x = 12,127.89 × 5,010.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.34x = 60,766,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,766,914.12/8,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.28

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