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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.25, 13,168.16 and 2,621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.25, 13,168.16 and 2,621.25 is: 3,932.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.25 : 13,168.16 = 2,621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.25/13,168.16 = 2,621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.25x = 13,168.16 × 2,621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.25x = 34,517,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,517,026.29/8,777.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.56

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