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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,773.94, 13,160.28 and 2,850.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,773.94, 13,160.28 and 2,850.68 is: 4,275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,773.94 : 13,160.28 = 2,850.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,773.94/13,160.28 = 2,850.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,773.94x = 13,160.28 × 2,850.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,773.94x = 37,515,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515,746.99/8,773.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.82

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