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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.08, 13,161.22 and 2,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.08, 13,161.22 and 2,534.20 is: 3,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.08 : 13,161.22 = 2,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.08/13,161.22 = 2,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.08x = 13,161.22 × 2,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.08x = 33,353,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,353,163.72/8,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.33

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