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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.56, 13,178.32 and 4,106.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.56, 13,178.32 and 4,106.99 is: 6,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.56 : 13,178.32 = 4,106.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.56/13,178.32 = 4,106.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.56x = 13,178.32 × 4,106.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.56x = 54,123,228.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,228.46/8,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.77

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