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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.16, 13,152.41 and 2,845.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.16, 13,152.41 and 2,845.29 is: 4,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.16 : 13,152.41 = 2,845.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.16/13,152.41 = 2,845.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.16x = 13,152.41 × 2,845.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.16x = 37,422,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,466.41/8,769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.51

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