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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.97, 13,153.59 and 2,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.97, 13,153.59 and 2,529.54 is: 3,794.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.97 : 13,153.59 = 2,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.97/13,153.59 = 2,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.97x = 13,153.59 × 2,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.97x = 33,272,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,272,532.05/8,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.35

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