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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.25, 13,161.62 and 2,851.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.25, 13,161.62 and 2,851.64 is: 4,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.25 : 13,161.62 = 2,851.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.25/13,161.62 = 2,851.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.25x = 13,161.62 × 2,851.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.25x = 37,532,121.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,532,121.99/8,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.02

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