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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.72, 13,011.18 and 4,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.72, 13,011.18 and 4,775.80 is: 7,165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.72 : 13,011.18 = 4,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.72/13,011.18 = 4,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.72x = 13,011.18 × 4,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.72x = 62,138,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,138,793.44/8,671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,165.68

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