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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,775.98, 13,164.65 and 2,932.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,775.98, 13,164.65 and 2,932.61 is: 4,399.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,775.98 : 13,164.65 = 2,932.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,775.98/13,164.65 = 2,932.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,775.98x = 13,164.65 × 2,932.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,775.98x = 38,606,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606,784.24/8,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.14

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