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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.88, 13,161 and 2,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.88, 13,161 and 2,930.54 is: 4,395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.88 : 13,161 = 2,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.88/13,161 = 2,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.88x = 13,161 × 2,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.88x = 38,568,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568,836.94/8,773.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.87

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