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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.16, 13,170.60 and 3,583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.16, 13,170.60 and 3,583.44 is: 5,377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.16 : 13,170.60 = 3,583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.16/13,170.60 = 3,583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.16x = 13,170.60 × 3,583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.16x = 47,196,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,196,054.86/8,777.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,377.14

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