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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,876.77, 13,314.54 and 4,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,876.77, 13,314.54 and 4,195.37 is: 6,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,876.77 : 13,314.54 = 4,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,876.77/13,314.54 = 4,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,876.77x = 13,314.54 × 4,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,876.77x = 55,859,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,859,421.68/8,876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,292.76

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