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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.77, 13,187.92 and 3,244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.77, 13,187.92 and 3,244.14 is: 4,866.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.77 : 13,187.92 = 3,244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.77/13,187.92 = 3,244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.77x = 13,187.92 × 3,244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.77x = 42,783,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,783,450.68/8,790.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.86

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