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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.96, 13,049.06 and 2,777.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.96, 13,049.06 and 2,777.76 is: 4,165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.96 : 13,049.06 = 2,777.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.96/13,049.06 = 2,777.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.96x = 13,049.06 × 2,777.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.96x = 36,247,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,247,156.91/8,701.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.40

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