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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.25, 13,166.97 and 4,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.25, 13,166.97 and 4,032.27 is: 6,048.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.25 : 13,166.97 = 4,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.25/13,166.97 = 4,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.25x = 13,166.97 × 4,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.25x = 53,092,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092,778.12/8,777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.91

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