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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.38, 13,167.39 and 3,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.38, 13,167.39 and 3,230.30 is: 4,845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.38 : 13,167.39 = 3,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.38/13,167.39 = 3,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.38x = 13,167.39 × 3,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.38x = 42,534,619.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534,619.92/8,777.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.94

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