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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,977.92, 12,388.05 and 5,201.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,977.92, 12,388.05 and 5,201.70 is: 7,177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,977.92 : 12,388.05 = 5,201.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,977.92/12,388.05 = 5,201.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,977.92x = 12,388.05 × 5,201.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,977.92x = 64,438,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,438,919.69/8,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,177.49

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