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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.92, 13,167.08 and 2,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.92, 13,167.08 and 2,855 is: 4,282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.92 : 13,167.08 = 2,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.92/13,167.08 = 2,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.92x = 13,167.08 × 2,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.92x = 37,592,013.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,592,013.40/8,778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.08

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