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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.78, 13,108.92 and 4,358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.78, 13,108.92 and 4,358.09 is: 6,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.78 : 13,108.92 = 4,358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.78/13,108.92 = 4,358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.78x = 13,108.92 × 4,358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.78x = 57,129,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,129,787.62/8,744.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.02

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