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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.63, 13,151.17 and 2,924.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.63, 13,151.17 and 2,924.29 is: 4,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.63 : 13,151.17 = 2,924.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.63/13,151.17 = 2,924.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.63x = 13,151.17 × 2,924.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.63x = 38,457,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,457,834.92/8,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.34

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