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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.64, 13,151.72 and 2,844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.64, 13,151.72 and 2,844.76 is: 4,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.64 : 13,151.72 = 2,844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.64/13,151.72 = 2,844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.64x = 13,151.72 × 2,844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.64x = 37,413,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413,486.99/8,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.22

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