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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.38, 13,153.70 and 2,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.38, 13,153.70 and 2,529.23 is: 3,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.38 : 13,153.70 = 2,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.38/13,153.70 = 2,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.38x = 13,153.70 × 2,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.38x = 33,268,654.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,268,654.24/8,770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.30

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