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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.88, 13,151.40 and 2,845.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.88, 13,151.40 and 2,845.33 is: 4,266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.88 : 13,151.40 = 2,845.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.88/13,151.40 = 2,845.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.88x = 13,151.40 × 2,845.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.88x = 37,419,992.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419,992.98/8,769.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.88

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