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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,770.53, 13,157.52 and 2,846.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,770.53, 13,157.52 and 2,846.31 is: 4,270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,770.53 : 13,157.52 = 2,846.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,770.53/13,157.52 = 2,846.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,770.53x = 13,157.52 × 2,846.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,770.53x = 37,450,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,450,386.09/8,770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.03

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