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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.76, 13,162.86 and 3,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.76, 13,162.86 and 3,511.86 is: 5,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.76 : 13,162.86 = 3,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.76/13,162.86 = 3,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.76x = 13,162.86 × 3,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.76x = 46,226,121.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,226,121.52/8,777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,266.28

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