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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.64, 13,172.74 and 4,104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.64, 13,172.74 and 4,104.34 is: 6,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.64 : 13,172.74 = 4,104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.64/13,172.74 = 4,104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.64x = 13,172.74 × 4,104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.64x = 54,065,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065,360.50/8,786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,153.13

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