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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.88, 13,169.52 and 4,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.88, 13,169.52 and 4,104 is: 6,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.88 : 13,169.52 = 4,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.88/13,169.52 = 4,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.88x = 13,169.52 × 4,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.88x = 54,047,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047,710.08/8,786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.96

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