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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.37, 12,380.69 and 5,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.37, 12,380.69 and 5,620.48 is: 7,751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.37 : 12,380.69 = 5,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.37/12,380.69 = 5,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.37x = 12,380.69 × 5,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.37x = 69,585,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,585,403.63/8,977.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.21

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