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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.87, 13,166.57 and 3,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.87, 13,166.57 and 3,844.76 is: 5,765.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.87 : 13,166.57 = 3,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.87/13,166.57 = 3,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.87x = 13,166.57 × 3,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.87x = 50,622,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,622,216.62/8,780.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.06

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