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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.20, 13,152.64 and 2,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.20, 13,152.64 and 2,527.20 is: 3,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.20 : 13,152.64 = 2,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.20/13,152.64 = 2,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.20x = 13,152.64 × 2,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.20x = 33,239,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,351.81/8,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.33

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