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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.83, 13,471.76 and 5,233.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.83, 13,471.76 and 5,233.96 is: 7,853.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.83 : 13,471.76 = 5,233.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.83/13,471.76 = 5,233.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.83x = 13,471.76 × 5,233.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.83x = 70,510,652.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,510,652.97/8,977.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.86

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