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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.58, 13,150.52 and 4,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.58, 13,150.52 and 4,612.36 is: 6,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.58 : 13,150.52 = 4,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.58/13,150.52 = 4,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.58x = 13,150.52 × 4,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.58x = 60,654,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,654,932.43/8,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,909.42

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