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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.73, 13,164.28 and 2,932.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.73, 13,164.28 and 2,932.36 is: 4,398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.73 : 13,164.28 = 2,932.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.73/13,164.28 = 2,932.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.73x = 13,164.28 × 2,932.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.73x = 38,602,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,342.28/8,775.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.76

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