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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.28, 13,151.51 and 2,922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.28, 13,151.51 and 2,922.94 is: 4,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.28 : 13,151.51 = 2,922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.28/13,151.51 = 2,922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.28x = 13,151.51 × 2,922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.28x = 38,441,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,074.64/8,766.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.11

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