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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.11, 13,160.08 and 3,842.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.11, 13,160.08 and 3,842.83 is: 5,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.11 : 13,160.08 = 3,842.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.11/13,160.08 = 3,842.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.11x = 13,160.08 × 3,842.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.11x = 50,571,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571,950.23/8,774.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.77

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