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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.25, 13,168.47 and 4,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.25, 13,168.47 and 4,033.27 is: 6,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.25 : 13,168.47 = 4,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.25/13,168.47 = 4,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.25x = 13,168.47 × 4,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.25x = 53,111,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,111,995.00/8,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.41

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