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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.45, 13,166.24 and 4,098.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.45, 13,166.24 and 4,098.94 is: 6,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.45 : 13,166.24 = 4,098.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.45/13,166.24 = 4,098.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.45x = 13,166.24 × 4,098.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.45x = 53,967,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,627.79/8,778.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.74

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