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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.44, 13,167.21 and 2,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.44, 13,167.21 and 2,538.08 is: 3,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.44 : 13,167.21 = 2,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.44/13,167.21 = 2,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.44x = 13,167.21 × 2,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.44x = 33,419,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,419,432.36/8,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.56

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