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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.72, 13,154.24 and 3,220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.72, 13,154.24 and 3,220.72 is: 4,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.72 : 13,154.24 = 3,220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.72/13,154.24 = 3,220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.72x = 13,154.24 × 3,220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.72x = 42,366,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366,123.85/8,768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.51

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