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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.32, 13,152.12 and 4,870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.32, 13,152.12 and 4,870.24 is: 7,305.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.32 : 13,152.12 = 4,870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.32/13,152.12 = 4,870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.32x = 13,152.12 × 4,870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.32x = 64,053,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,053,980.91/8,768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.16

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