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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.52, 13,153.65 and 2,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.52, 13,153.65 and 2,528.68 is: 3,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.52 : 13,153.65 = 2,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.52/13,153.65 = 2,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.52x = 13,153.65 × 2,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.52x = 33,261,371.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,371.68/8,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.27

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