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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.87, 13,178.39 and 3,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.87, 13,178.39 and 3,238.85 is: 4,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.87 : 13,178.39 = 3,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.87/13,178.39 = 3,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.87x = 13,178.39 × 3,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.87x = 42,682,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,682,845.20/8,785.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.13

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