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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.59, 13,154.87 and 3,219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.59, 13,154.87 and 3,219.22 is: 4,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.59 : 13,154.87 = 3,219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.59/13,154.87 = 3,219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.59x = 13,154.87 × 3,219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.59x = 42,348,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348,371.62/8,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.65

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