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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.38, 13,153.50 and 4,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.38, 13,153.50 and 4,874.52 is: 7,313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.38 : 13,153.50 = 4,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.38/13,153.50 = 4,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.38x = 13,153.50 × 4,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.38x = 64,116,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,116,998.82/8,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,313.13

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