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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769, 13,155.78 and 2,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769, 13,155.78 and 2,613 is: 3,920.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769 : 13,155.78 = 2,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769/13,155.78 = 2,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769x = 13,155.78 × 2,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769x = 34,376,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,376,053.14/8,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.18

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