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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.46, 13,169.39 and 5,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.46, 13,169.39 and 5,493.96 is: 8,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.46 : 13,169.39 = 5,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.46/13,169.39 = 5,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.46x = 13,169.39 × 5,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.46x = 72,352,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352,074.41/8,774.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,245.76

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