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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.34, 13,168.80 and 4,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.34, 13,168.80 and 4,393.60 is: 6,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.34 : 13,168.80 = 4,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.34/13,168.80 = 4,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.34x = 13,168.80 × 4,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.34x = 57,858,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,858,439.68/8,779.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,590.29

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