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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.30, 13,148.40 and 3,835.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.30, 13,148.40 and 3,835.40 is: 5,751.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.30 : 13,148.40 = 3,835.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.30/13,148.40 = 3,835.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.30x = 13,148.40 × 3,835.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.30x = 50,429,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,429,373.36/8,768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,751.33

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