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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.25, 13,167.38 and 2,622.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.25, 13,167.38 and 2,622.25 is: 3,933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.25 : 13,167.38 = 2,622.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.25/13,167.38 = 2,622.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.25x = 13,167.38 × 2,622.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.25x = 34,528,149.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528,149.09/8,778.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.38

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