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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.76, 13,155.12 and 2,925.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.76, 13,155.12 and 2,925.22 is: 4,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.76 : 13,155.12 = 2,925.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.76/13,155.12 = 2,925.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.76x = 13,155.12 × 2,925.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.76x = 38,481,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,481,605.50/8,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.49

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