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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.56, 13,147.88 and 3,568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.56, 13,147.88 and 3,568.32 is: 5,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.56 : 13,147.88 = 3,568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.56/13,147.88 = 3,568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.56x = 13,147.88 × 3,568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.56x = 46,915,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,915,843.16/8,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,350.46

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