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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.97, 13,157.13 and 2,529.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.97, 13,157.13 and 2,529.83 is: 3,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.97 : 13,157.13 = 2,529.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.97/13,157.13 = 2,529.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.97x = 13,157.13 × 2,529.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.97x = 33,285,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,285,344.57/8,769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.38

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