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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.72, 13,152.26 and 2,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.72, 13,152.26 and 2,924.32 is: 4,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.72 : 13,152.26 = 2,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.72/13,152.26 = 2,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.72x = 13,152.26 × 2,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.72x = 38,461,369.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461,369.46/8,767.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.70

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