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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771.88, 13,157.94 and 2,928.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771.88, 13,157.94 and 2,928.48 is: 4,392.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771.88 : 13,157.94 = 2,928.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771.88/13,157.94 = 2,928.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771.88x = 13,157.94 × 2,928.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771.88x = 38,532,764.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,764.13/8,771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.76

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