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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.48, 13,162.92 and 2,201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.48, 13,162.92 and 2,201.72 is: 3,302.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.48 : 13,162.92 = 2,201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.48/13,162.92 = 2,201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.48x = 13,162.92 × 2,201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.48x = 28,981,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981,064.22/8,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.50

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