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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.76, 12,387.43 and 5,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.76, 12,387.43 and 5,200.70 is: 7,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.76 : 12,387.43 = 5,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.76/12,387.43 = 5,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.76x = 12,387.43 × 5,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.76x = 64,423,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423,307.20/8,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,175.88

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