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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.32, 13,178.40 and 3,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.32, 13,178.40 and 3,522.32 is: 5,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.32 : 13,178.40 = 3,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.32/13,178.40 = 3,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.32x = 13,178.40 × 3,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.32x = 46,418,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,418,541.89/8,787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.45

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