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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,877, 13,315.50 and 2,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,877, 13,315.50 and 2,721 is: 4,081.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,877 : 13,315.50 = 2,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,877/13,315.50 = 2,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,877x = 13,315.50 × 2,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,877x = 36,231,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,231,475.50/8,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.50

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