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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.77, 13,167.81 and 3,231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.77, 13,167.81 and 3,231.66 is: 4,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.77 : 13,167.81 = 3,231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.77/13,167.81 = 3,231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.77x = 13,167.81 × 3,231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.77x = 42,553,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,884.86/8,779.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,846.81

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