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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.71, 13,151.69 and 2,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.71, 13,151.69 and 2,924.33 is: 4,386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.71 : 13,151.69 = 2,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.71/13,151.69 = 2,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.71x = 13,151.69 × 2,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.71x = 38,459,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459,801.24/8,767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.53

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