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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.46, 13,154.72 and 2,528.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.46, 13,154.72 and 2,528.56 is: 3,793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.46 : 13,154.72 = 2,528.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.46/13,154.72 = 2,528.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.46x = 13,154.72 × 2,528.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.46x = 33,262,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262,453.27/8,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.42

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