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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.76, 13,157.75 and 2,928.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.76, 13,157.75 and 2,928.37 is: 4,392.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.76 : 13,157.75 = 2,928.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.76/13,157.75 = 2,928.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.76x = 13,157.75 × 2,928.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.76x = 38,530,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,530,760.37/8,771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.59

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