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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.52, 13,178.40 and 2,863.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.52, 13,178.40 and 2,863.62 is: 4,294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.52 : 13,178.40 = 2,863.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.52/13,178.40 = 2,863.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.52x = 13,178.40 × 2,863.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.52x = 37,737,929.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,737,929.81/8,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,294.98

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