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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.65, 13,155.72 and 3,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.65, 13,155.72 and 3,220.04 is: 4,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.65 : 13,155.72 = 3,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.65/13,155.72 = 3,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.65x = 13,155.72 × 3,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.65x = 42,361,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,918.61/8,766.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.17

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