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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.97, 13,160.52 and 2,533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.97, 13,160.52 and 2,533.63 is: 3,799.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.97 : 13,160.52 = 2,533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.97/13,160.52 = 2,533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.97x = 13,160.52 × 2,533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.97x = 33,343,855.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343,855.39/8,774.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.88

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