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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,778.99, 13,167.01 and 2,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,778.99, 13,167.01 and 2,935.59 is: 4,402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,778.99 : 13,167.01 = 2,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,778.99/13,167.01 = 2,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,778.99x = 13,167.01 × 2,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,778.99x = 38,652,942.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652,942.89/8,778.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.89

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