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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.81, 13,160.35 and 2,930.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.81, 13,160.35 and 2,930.23 is: 4,393.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.81 : 13,160.35 = 2,930.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.81/13,160.35 = 2,930.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.81x = 13,160.35 × 2,930.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.81x = 38,562,852.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,562,852.38/8,776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.72

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