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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.67, 13,152.69 and 4,104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.67, 13,152.69 and 4,104.72 is: 6,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.67 : 13,152.69 = 4,104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.67/13,152.69 = 4,104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.67x = 13,152.69 × 4,104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.67x = 53,988,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,988,109.70/8,780.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.52

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