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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.26, 13,137.66 and 4,317.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.26, 13,137.66 and 4,317.14 is: 6,469.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.26 : 13,137.66 = 4,317.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.26/13,137.66 = 4,317.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.26x = 13,137.66 × 4,317.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.26x = 56,717,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717,117.49/8,766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.93

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