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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.51, 13,152.83 and 2,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.51, 13,152.83 and 2,845.83 is: 4,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.51 : 13,152.83 = 2,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.51/13,152.83 = 2,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.51x = 13,152.83 × 2,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.51x = 37,430,769.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430,769.30/8,770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,267.80

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