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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,851.83, 13,278.56 and 2,928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,851.83, 13,278.56 and 2,928.75 is: 4,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,851.83 : 13,278.56 = 2,928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,851.83/13,278.56 = 2,928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,851.83x = 13,278.56 × 2,928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,851.83x = 38,889,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,889,567.96/8,851.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.39

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