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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.68, 13,155.22 and 3,504.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.68, 13,155.22 and 3,504.17 is: 5,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.68 : 13,155.22 = 3,504.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.68/13,155.22 = 3,504.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.68x = 13,155.22 × 3,504.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.68x = 46,098,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,098,127.27/8,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.33

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