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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.98, 13,166.91 and 4,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.98, 13,166.91 and 4,277.82 is: 6,413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.98 : 13,166.91 = 4,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.98/13,166.91 = 4,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.98x = 13,166.91 × 4,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.98x = 56,325,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325,670.94/8,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.05

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