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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.14, 13,175.12 and 4,884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.14, 13,175.12 and 4,884.61 is: 7,327.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.14 : 13,175.12 = 4,884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.14/13,175.12 = 4,884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.14x = 13,175.12 × 4,884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.14x = 64,355,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,355,322.90/8,783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,327.14

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