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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.95, 13,158.81 and 2,848.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.95, 13,158.81 and 2,848.59 is: 4,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.95 : 13,158.81 = 2,848.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.95/13,158.81 = 2,848.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.95x = 13,158.81 × 2,848.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.95x = 37,483,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,483,974.54/8,771.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.16

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