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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.84, 13,160.42 and 4,833.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.84, 13,160.42 and 4,833.06 is: 7,237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.84 : 13,160.42 = 4,833.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.84/13,160.42 = 4,833.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.84x = 13,160.42 × 4,833.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.84x = 63,605,099.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605,099.49/8,787.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,237.85

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