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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.25, 13,163.12 and 2,852.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.25, 13,163.12 and 2,852.64 is: 4,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.25 : 13,163.12 = 2,852.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.25/13,163.12 = 2,852.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.25x = 13,163.12 × 2,852.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.25x = 37,549,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,642.64/8,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.53

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