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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.88, 13,151.43 and 2,527.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.88, 13,151.43 and 2,527.74 is: 3,791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.88 : 13,151.43 = 2,527.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.88/13,151.43 = 2,527.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.88x = 13,151.43 × 2,527.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.88x = 33,243,395.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,395.67/8,768.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.07

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