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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.24, 13,159.36 and 4,155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.24, 13,159.36 and 4,155 is: 6,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.24 : 13,159.36 = 4,155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.24/13,159.36 = 4,155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.24x = 13,159.36 × 4,155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.24x = 54,677,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677,140.80/8,775.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.84

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