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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.97, 13,152.09 and 2,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.97, 13,152.09 and 2,528.54 is: 3,792.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.97 : 13,152.09 = 2,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.97/13,152.09 = 2,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.97x = 13,152.09 × 2,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.97x = 33,255,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255,585.65/8,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.85

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