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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.54, 13,179.91 and 4,168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.54, 13,179.91 and 4,168.50 is: 6,253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.54 : 13,179.91 = 4,168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.54/13,179.91 = 4,168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.54x = 13,179.91 × 4,168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.54x = 54,940,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,940,454.84/8,785.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,253.51

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