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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.72, 13,168.92 and 4,618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.72, 13,168.92 and 4,618.69 is: 6,930.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.72 : 13,168.92 = 4,618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.72/13,168.92 = 4,618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.72x = 13,168.92 × 4,618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.72x = 60,823,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,823,159.11/8,775.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.85

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