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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.74, 13,168.71 and 2,934.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.74, 13,168.71 and 2,934.59 is: 4,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.74 : 13,168.71 = 2,934.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.74/13,168.71 = 2,934.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.74x = 13,168.71 × 2,934.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.74x = 38,644,698.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,698.84/8,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.08

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