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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.42, 13,151.31 and 2,527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.42, 13,151.31 and 2,527.90 is: 3,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.42 : 13,151.31 = 2,527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.42/13,151.31 = 2,527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.42x = 13,151.31 × 2,527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.42x = 33,245,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245,196.55/8,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.90

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