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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.60, 13,167.10 and 2,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.60, 13,167.10 and 2,934.24 is: 4,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.60 : 13,167.10 = 2,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.60/13,167.10 = 2,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.60x = 13,167.10 × 2,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.60x = 38,635,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,431.50/8,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.59

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