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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.64, 13,167.96 and 3,847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.64, 13,167.96 and 3,847.16 is: 5,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.64 : 13,167.96 = 3,847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.64/13,167.96 = 3,847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.64x = 13,167.96 × 3,847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.64x = 50,659,248.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,659,248.99/8,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.74

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