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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.96, 13,168.80 and 2,935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.96, 13,168.80 and 2,935.62 is: 4,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.96 : 13,168.80 = 2,935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.96/13,168.80 = 2,935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.96x = 13,168.80 × 2,935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.96x = 38,658,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,658,592.66/8,778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.55

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