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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.07, 13,162.82 and 2,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.07, 13,162.82 and 2,535.39 is: 3,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.07 : 13,162.82 = 2,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.07/13,162.82 = 2,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.07x = 13,162.82 × 2,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.07x = 33,372,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,869.52/8,777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.28

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