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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.72, 13,154.40 and 4,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.72, 13,154.40 and 4,154.24 is: 6,227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.72 : 13,154.40 = 4,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.72/13,154.40 = 4,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.72x = 13,154.40 × 4,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.72x = 54,646,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,646,534.66/8,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.72

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