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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,859.78, 13,291.31 and 3,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,859.78, 13,291.31 and 3,666.06 is: 5,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,859.78 : 13,291.31 = 3,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,859.78/13,291.31 = 3,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,859.78x = 13,291.31 × 3,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,859.78x = 48,726,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,726,721.61/8,859.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,499.77

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