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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.10, 12,388.28 and 5,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.10, 12,388.28 and 5,251.10 is: 7,246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.10 : 12,388.28 = 5,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.10/12,388.28 = 5,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.10x = 12,388.28 × 5,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.10x = 65,052,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,052,097.11/8,977.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,246.45

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