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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.80, 13,172.10 and 3,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.80, 13,172.10 and 3,237.09 is: 4,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.80 : 13,172.10 = 3,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.80/13,172.10 = 3,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.80x = 13,172.10 × 3,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.80x = 42,639,273.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,639,273.19/8,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.65

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