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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.49, 13,177.62 and 4,344.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.49, 13,177.62 and 4,344.93 is: 6,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.49 : 13,177.62 = 4,344.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.49/13,177.62 = 4,344.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.49x = 13,177.62 × 4,344.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.49x = 57,255,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,255,836.47/8,780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.80

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