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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.48, 13,161.42 and 2,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.48, 13,161.42 and 2,200.72 is: 3,301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.48 : 13,161.42 = 2,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.48/13,161.42 = 2,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.48x = 13,161.42 × 2,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.48x = 28,964,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,964,600.22/8,774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.00

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