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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.70, 13,166.55 and 4,403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.70, 13,166.55 and 4,403.70 is: 6,605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.70 : 13,166.55 = 4,403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.70/13,166.55 = 4,403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.70x = 13,166.55 × 4,403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.70x = 57,981,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,981,536.24/8,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.55

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