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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,776.96, 13,163.49 and 2,535.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,776.96, 13,163.49 and 2,535.61 is: 3,802.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,776.96 : 13,163.49 = 2,535.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,776.96/13,163.49 = 2,535.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,776.96x = 13,163.49 × 2,535.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,776.96x = 33,377,476.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377,476.88/8,776.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.85

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