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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.84, 13,158.92 and 4,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.84, 13,158.92 and 4,832.06 is: 7,236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.84 : 13,158.92 = 4,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.84/13,158.92 = 4,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.84x = 13,158.92 × 4,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.84x = 63,584,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,584,690.98/8,786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.35

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