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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.40, 13,148.40 and 2,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.40, 13,148.40 and 2,925.20 is: 4,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.40 : 13,148.40 = 2,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.40/13,148.40 = 2,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.40x = 13,148.40 × 2,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.40x = 38,461,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461,699.68/8,764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.40

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