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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.83, 13,157.22 and 4,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.83, 13,157.22 and 4,609.28 is: 6,917.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.83 : 13,157.22 = 4,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.83/13,157.22 = 4,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.83x = 13,157.22 × 4,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.83x = 60,645,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,645,245.22/8,766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,917.58

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