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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.51, 13,157.38 and 2,928.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.51, 13,157.38 and 2,928.12 is: 4,392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.51 : 13,157.38 = 2,928.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.51/13,157.38 = 2,928.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.51x = 13,157.38 × 2,928.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.51x = 38,526,321.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,526,321.74/8,771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.21

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