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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.60, 13,177.80 and 4,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.60, 13,177.80 and 4,621.60 is: 6,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.60 : 13,177.80 = 4,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.60/13,177.80 = 4,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.60x = 13,177.80 × 4,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.60x = 60,902,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,902,520.48/8,782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.45

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