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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,777.88, 13,166.82 and 3,515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,777.88, 13,166.82 and 3,515.28 is: 5,272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,777.88 : 13,166.82 = 3,515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,777.88/13,166.82 = 3,515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,777.88x = 13,166.82 × 3,515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,777.88x = 46,285,059.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285,059.01/8,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,272.92

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