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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.76, 13,156.25 and 2,927.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.76, 13,156.25 and 2,927.37 is: 4,391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.76 : 13,156.25 = 2,927.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.76/13,156.25 = 2,927.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.76x = 13,156.25 × 2,927.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.76x = 38,513,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,211.56/8,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.09

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