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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.80, 13,154.04 and 2,925.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.80, 13,154.04 and 2,925.82 is: 4,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.80 : 13,154.04 = 2,925.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.80/13,154.04 = 2,925.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.80x = 13,154.04 × 2,925.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.80x = 38,486,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,486,353.31/8,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.01

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