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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.54, 13,160.66 and 3,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.54, 13,160.66 and 3,844.42 is: 5,763.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.54 : 13,160.66 = 3,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.54/13,160.66 = 3,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.54x = 13,160.66 × 3,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.54x = 50,595,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,595,104.52/8,778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,763.50

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