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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.80, 13,171.95 and 4,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.80, 13,171.95 and 4,406.40 is: 6,606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.80 : 13,171.95 = 4,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.80/13,171.95 = 4,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.80x = 13,171.95 × 4,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.80x = 58,040,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,040,880.48/8,785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.21

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