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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.57, 13,161.42 and 2,933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.57, 13,161.42 and 2,933.28 is: 4,400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.57 : 13,161.42 = 2,933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.57/13,161.42 = 2,933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.57x = 13,161.42 × 2,933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.57x = 38,606,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,606,130.06/8,772.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.78

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