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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.46, 13,162.74 and 2,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.46, 13,162.74 and 2,535.11 is: 3,802.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.46 : 13,162.74 = 2,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.46/13,162.74 = 2,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.46x = 13,162.74 × 2,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.46x = 33,368,927.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368,927.99/8,776.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.10

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