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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.82, 13,152.87 and 4,870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.82, 13,152.87 and 4,870.74 is: 7,305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.82 : 13,152.87 = 4,870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.82/13,152.87 = 4,870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.82x = 13,152.87 × 4,870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.82x = 64,064,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,064,210.02/8,768.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,305.91

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