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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,811.75, 13,217.63 and 2,655.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,811.75, 13,217.63 and 2,655.75 is: 3,983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,811.75 : 13,217.63 = 2,655.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,811.75/13,217.63 = 2,655.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,811.75x = 13,217.63 × 2,655.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,811.75x = 35,102,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,102,707.59/8,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.63

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