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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.54, 13,176.91 and 4,166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.54, 13,176.91 and 4,166.50 is: 6,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.54 : 13,176.91 = 4,166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.54/13,176.91 = 4,166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.54x = 13,176.91 × 4,166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.54x = 54,901,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,901,595.52/8,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.51

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