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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.31, 13,168.39 and 4,091.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.31, 13,168.39 and 4,091.90 is: 6,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.31 : 13,168.39 = 4,091.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.31/13,168.39 = 4,091.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.31x = 13,168.39 × 4,091.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.31x = 53,883,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,735.04/8,774.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141.08

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