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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.57, 13,151.40 and 2,528.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.57, 13,151.40 and 2,528.33 is: 3,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.57 : 13,151.40 = 2,528.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.57/13,151.40 = 2,528.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.57x = 13,151.40 × 2,528.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.57x = 33,251,079.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,079.16/8,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.08

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