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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.25, 13,164.62 and 2,853.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.25, 13,164.62 and 2,853.64 is: 4,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.25 : 13,164.62 = 2,853.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.25/13,164.62 = 2,853.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.25x = 13,164.62 × 2,853.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.25x = 37,567,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,086.22/8,775.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,281.03

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