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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.97, 13,154.14 and 2,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.97, 13,154.14 and 2,925.58 is: 4,388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.97 : 13,154.14 = 2,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.97/13,154.14 = 2,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.97x = 13,154.14 × 2,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.97x = 38,483,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483,488.90/8,768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.60

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