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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.74, 13,166.64 and 2,935.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.74, 13,166.64 and 2,935.33 is: 4,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.74 : 13,166.64 = 2,935.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.74/13,166.64 = 2,935.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.74x = 13,166.64 × 2,935.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.74x = 38,648,400.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648,400.47/8,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.50

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