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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.88, 13,162.32 and 3,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.88, 13,162.32 and 3,512.28 is: 5,268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.88 : 13,162.32 = 3,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.88/13,162.32 = 3,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.88x = 13,162.32 × 3,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.88x = 46,229,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229,753.29/8,774.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.42

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