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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775, 13,163.04 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775, 13,163.04 and 2,619 is: 3,928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775 : 13,163.04 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775/13,163.04 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775x = 13,163.04 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775x = 34,474,001.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,474,001.76/8,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.66

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