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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.28, 13,170.36 and 3,846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.28, 13,170.36 and 3,846.96 is: 5,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.28 : 13,170.36 = 3,846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.28/13,170.36 = 3,846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.28x = 13,170.36 × 3,846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.28x = 50,665,848.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,665,848.11/8,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,772.39

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