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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.78, 13,153.98 and 2,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.78, 13,153.98 and 2,528.72 is: 3,793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.78 : 13,153.98 = 2,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.78/13,153.98 = 2,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.78x = 13,153.98 × 2,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.78x = 33,262,732.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262,732.31/8,768.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.31

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