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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.44, 13,151.01 and 2,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.44, 13,151.01 and 2,527.20 is: 3,790.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.44 : 13,151.01 = 2,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.44/13,151.01 = 2,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.44x = 13,151.01 × 2,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.44x = 33,235,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,227.73/8,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.76

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