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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.88, 13,178.78 and 3,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.88, 13,178.78 and 3,523.24 is: 5,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.88 : 13,178.78 = 3,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.88/13,178.78 = 3,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.88x = 13,178.78 × 3,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.88x = 46,432,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432,004.85/8,785.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,284.84

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