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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.98, 13,175.61 and 2,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.98, 13,175.61 and 2,942.02 is: 4,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.98 : 13,175.61 = 2,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.98/13,175.61 = 2,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.98x = 13,175.61 × 2,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.98x = 38,762,908.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,908.13/8,786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.40

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