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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,774.99, 13,162.53 and 3,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,774.99, 13,162.53 and 3,510.44 is: 5,265.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,774.99 : 13,162.53 = 3,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,774.99/13,162.53 = 3,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,774.99x = 13,162.53 × 3,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,774.99x = 46,206,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206,206.00/8,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,265.67

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