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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.76, 13,151.92 and 2,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.76, 13,151.92 and 2,924.96 is: 4,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.76 : 13,151.92 = 2,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.76/13,151.92 = 2,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.76x = 13,151.92 × 2,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.76x = 38,468,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468,839.92/8,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.53

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