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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.85, 12,386.08 and 5,199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.85, 12,386.08 and 5,199.64 is: 7,173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.85 : 12,386.08 = 5,199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.85/12,386.08 = 5,199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.85x = 12,386.08 × 5,199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.85x = 64,403,172.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403,172.97/8,977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,173.56

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