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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.13, 13,146.27 and 2,920.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.13, 13,146.27 and 2,920.74 is: 4,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.13 : 13,146.27 = 2,920.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.13/13,146.27 = 2,920.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.13x = 13,146.27 × 2,920.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.13x = 38,396,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396,776.39/8,764.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.13

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