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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.98, 13,152.03 and 3,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.98, 13,152.03 and 3,837.70 is: 5,755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.98 : 13,152.03 = 3,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.98/13,152.03 = 3,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.98x = 13,152.03 × 3,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.98x = 50,473,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,473,545.53/8,768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.92

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