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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.59, 13,166.58 and 3,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.59, 13,166.58 and 3,230.64 is: 4,845.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.59 : 13,166.58 = 3,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.59/13,166.58 = 3,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.59x = 13,166.58 × 3,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.59x = 42,536,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,536,480.01/8,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.48

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