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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.94, 13,166.64 and 2,851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.94, 13,166.64 and 2,851.93 is: 4,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.94 : 13,166.64 = 2,851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.94/13,166.64 = 2,851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.94x = 13,166.64 × 2,851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.94x = 37,550,352.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,550,352.07/8,776.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,278.30

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