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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.40, 13,175.10 and 4,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.40, 13,175.10 and 4,175.40 is: 6,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.40 : 13,175.10 = 4,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.40/13,175.10 = 4,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.40x = 13,175.10 × 4,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.40x = 55,011,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,011,312.54/8,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.10

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