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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.60, 13,168.60 and 2,935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.60, 13,168.60 and 2,935.24 is: 4,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.60 : 13,168.60 = 2,935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.60/13,168.60 = 2,935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.60x = 13,168.60 × 2,935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.60x = 38,653,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653,001.46/8,778.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.09

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