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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.85, 13,148.80 and 6,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.85, 13,148.80 and 6,306.26 is: 9,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.85 : 13,148.80 = 6,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.85/13,148.80 = 6,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.85x = 13,148.80 × 6,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.85x = 82,919,669.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,919,669.98/8,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.39

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