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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.91, 13,174.16 and 4,101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.91, 13,174.16 and 4,101.96 is: 6,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.91 : 13,174.16 = 4,101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.91/13,174.16 = 4,101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.91x = 13,174.16 × 4,101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.91x = 54,039,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039,856.84/8,786.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.04

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