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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.86, 12,389.58 and 5,201.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.86, 12,389.58 and 5,201.30 is: 7,177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.86 : 12,389.58 = 5,201.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.86/12,389.58 = 5,201.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.86x = 12,389.58 × 5,201.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.86x = 64,441,950.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,441,950.63/8,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.87

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