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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.73, 13,164.93 and 2,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.73, 13,164.93 and 2,932.20 is: 4,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.73 : 13,164.93 = 2,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.73/13,164.93 = 2,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.73x = 13,164.93 × 2,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.73x = 38,602,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,207.75/8,774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.25

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