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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.51, 13,164.45 and 3,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.51, 13,164.45 and 3,233.54 is: 4,847.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.51 : 13,164.45 = 3,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.51/13,164.45 = 3,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.51x = 13,164.45 × 3,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.51x = 42,567,709.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567,709.83/8,781.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.42

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