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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.38, 13,152.14 and 2,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.38, 13,152.14 and 2,845.83 is: 4,267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.38 : 13,152.14 = 2,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.38/13,152.14 = 2,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.38x = 13,152.14 × 2,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.38x = 37,428,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428,754.58/8,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.63

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