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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.44, 13,167.70 and 2,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.44, 13,167.70 and 2,935 is: 4,402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.44 : 13,167.70 = 2,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.44/13,167.70 = 2,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.44x = 13,167.70 × 2,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.44x = 38,647,199.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,647,199.50/8,778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.51

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