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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.63, 13,158.39 and 4,877.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.63, 13,158.39 and 4,877.77 is: 7,318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.63 : 13,158.39 = 4,877.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.63/13,158.39 = 4,877.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.63x = 13,158.39 × 4,877.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.63x = 64,183,599.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183,599.99/8,770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,318.01

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