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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.66, 13,172.22 and 3,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.66, 13,172.22 and 3,231.06 is: 4,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.66 : 13,172.22 = 3,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.66/13,172.22 = 3,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.66x = 13,172.22 × 3,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.66x = 42,560,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560,233.15/8,777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.70

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