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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.06, 13,180.57 and 4,108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.06, 13,180.57 and 4,108.49 is: 6,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.06 : 13,180.57 = 4,108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.06/13,180.57 = 4,108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.06x = 13,180.57 × 4,108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.06x = 54,152,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,152,240.04/8,788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.02

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