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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.84, 13,166.36 and 4,879.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.84, 13,166.36 and 4,879.76 is: 7,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.84 : 13,166.36 = 4,879.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.84/13,166.36 = 4,879.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.84x = 13,166.36 × 4,879.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.84x = 64,248,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,248,676.87/8,777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.42

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