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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.93, 13,166.08 and 3,231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.93, 13,166.08 and 3,231.17 is: 4,848.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.93 : 13,166.08 = 3,231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.93/13,166.08 = 3,231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.93x = 13,166.08 × 3,231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.93x = 42,541,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,541,842.71/8,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.66

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