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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.76, 13,107.06 and 6,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.76, 13,107.06 and 6,278.88 is: 9,407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.76 : 13,107.06 = 6,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.76/13,107.06 = 6,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.76x = 13,107.06 × 6,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.76x = 82,297,656.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,297,656.89/8,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.85

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