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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.84, 13,163.77 and 3,513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.84, 13,163.77 and 3,513.22 is: 5,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.84 : 13,163.77 = 3,513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.84/13,163.77 = 3,513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.84x = 13,163.77 × 3,513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.84x = 46,247,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247,245.81/8,775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.83

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