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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.43, 13,157.84 and 2,928.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.43, 13,157.84 and 2,928.05 is: 4,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.43 : 13,157.84 = 2,928.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.43/13,157.84 = 2,928.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.43x = 13,157.84 × 2,928.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.43x = 38,526,813.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,813.41/8,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.31

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