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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.92, 13,161.08 and 2,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.92, 13,161.08 and 2,851 is: 4,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.92 : 13,161.08 = 2,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.92/13,161.08 = 2,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.92x = 13,161.08 × 2,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.92x = 37,522,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522,239.08/8,774.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.08

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