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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.78, 13,158.96 and 2,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.78, 13,158.96 and 2,849.66 is: 4,274.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.78 : 13,158.96 = 2,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.78/13,158.96 = 2,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.78x = 13,158.96 × 2,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.78x = 37,498,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,498,561.95/8,772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,274.42

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