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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,785.91, 13,183.17 and 4,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,785.91, 13,183.17 and 4,106.24 is: 6,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,785.91 : 13,183.17 = 4,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,785.91/13,183.17 = 4,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,785.91x = 13,183.17 × 4,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,785.91x = 54,133,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,133,194.06/8,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,161.37

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