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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.44, 13,152.51 and 2,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.44, 13,152.51 and 2,528.20 is: 3,792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.44 : 13,152.51 = 2,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.44/13,152.51 = 2,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.44x = 13,152.51 × 2,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.44x = 33,252,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252,175.78/8,768.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.26

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