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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.72, 13,150.08 and 3,834

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.72, 13,150.08 and 3,834 is: 5,751

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.72 : 13,150.08 = 3,834 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.72/13,150.08 = 3,834/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.72x = 13,150.08 × 3,834
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.72x = 50,417,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,417,406.72/8,766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751

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