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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.40, 13,141.08 and 4,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.40, 13,141.08 and 4,152.72 is: 6,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.40 : 13,141.08 = 4,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.40/13,141.08 = 4,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.40x = 13,141.08 × 4,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.40x = 54,571,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,571,225.74/8,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,223.62

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