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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.38, 13,168.11 and 4,890.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.38, 13,168.11 and 4,890.74 is: 7,328.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.38 : 13,168.11 = 4,890.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.38/13,168.11 = 4,890.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.38x = 13,168.11 × 4,890.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.38x = 64,401,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,802.30/8,787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,328.90

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