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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.89, 13,161.79 and 2,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.89, 13,161.79 and 2,932.50 is: 4,398.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.89 : 13,161.79 = 2,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.89/13,161.79 = 2,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.89x = 13,161.79 × 2,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.89x = 38,597,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597,002.20/8,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.07

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