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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.17, 13,152.30 and 2,194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.17, 13,152.30 and 2,194.30 is: 3,291.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.17 : 13,152.30 = 2,194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.17/13,152.30 = 2,194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.17x = 13,152.30 × 2,194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.17x = 28,860,091.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,091.89/8,768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.46

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