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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,779.89, 13,169.65 and 2,454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,779.89, 13,169.65 and 2,454.60 is: 3,681.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,779.89 : 13,169.65 = 2,454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,779.89/13,169.65 = 2,454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,779.89x = 13,169.65 × 2,454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,779.89x = 32,326,274.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,274.19/8,779.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.85

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