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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.31, 13,146.10 and 2,920.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.31, 13,146.10 and 2,920.73 is: 4,379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.31 : 13,146.10 = 2,920.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.31/13,146.10 = 2,920.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.31x = 13,146.10 × 2,920.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.31x = 38,396,208.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396,208.65/8,767.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.47

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