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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.28, 13,140.09 and 4,617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.28, 13,140.09 and 4,617.81 is: 6,915.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.28 : 13,140.09 = 4,617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.28/13,140.09 = 4,617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.28x = 13,140.09 × 4,617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.28x = 60,678,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,678,439.00/8,774.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.49

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