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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.34, 13,166.01 and 3,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.34, 13,166.01 and 3,514.73 is: 5,272.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.34 : 13,166.01 = 3,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.34/13,166.01 = 3,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.34x = 13,166.01 × 3,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.34x = 46,274,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274,904.50/8,777.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.09

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