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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.59, 13,150.91 and 2,527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.59, 13,150.91 and 2,527.21 is: 3,790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.59 : 13,150.91 = 2,527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.59/13,150.91 = 2,527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.59x = 13,150.91 × 2,527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.59x = 33,235,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,111.26/8,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.25

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