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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.36, 13,168.92 and 4,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.36, 13,168.92 and 4,607.24 is: 6,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.36 : 13,168.92 = 4,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.36/13,168.92 = 4,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.36x = 13,168.92 × 4,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.36x = 60,672,374.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,672,374.98/8,780.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.01

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