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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767, 13,150.38 and 3,218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767, 13,150.38 and 3,218.17 is: 4,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767 : 13,150.38 = 3,218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767/13,150.38 = 3,218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767x = 13,150.38 × 3,218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767x = 42,320,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,320,158.40/8,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.21

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