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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877.56, 12,253.90 and 5,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877.56, 12,253.90 and 5,731.32 is: 7,911.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877.56 : 12,253.90 = 5,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877.56/12,253.90 = 5,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877.56x = 12,253.90 × 5,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877.56x = 70,231,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,231,022.15/8,877.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.07

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