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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.06, 13,177.57 and 4,106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.06, 13,177.57 and 4,106.49 is: 6,159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.06 : 13,177.57 = 4,106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.06/13,177.57 = 4,106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.06x = 13,177.57 × 4,106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.06x = 54,113,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,113,559.43/8,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.02

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