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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,781.66, 13,168.44 and 2,936.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,781.66, 13,168.44 and 2,936.70 is: 4,403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,781.66 : 13,168.44 = 2,936.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,781.66/13,168.44 = 2,936.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,781.66x = 13,168.44 × 2,936.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,781.66x = 38,671,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,757.75/8,781.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.70

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