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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.82, 13,169.03 and 3,156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.82, 13,169.03 and 3,156.06 is: 4,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.82 : 13,169.03 = 3,156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.82/13,169.03 = 3,156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.82x = 13,169.03 × 3,156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.82x = 41,562,233.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,233.04/8,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,734.92

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