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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.69, 13,166.62 and 3,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.69, 13,166.62 and 3,230.66 is: 4,845.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.69 : 13,166.62 = 3,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.69/13,166.62 = 3,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.69x = 13,166.62 × 3,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.69x = 42,536,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,536,897.41/8,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.47

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