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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.91, 13,152.53 and 2,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.91, 13,152.53 and 2,924.52 is: 4,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.91 : 13,152.53 = 2,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.91/13,152.53 = 2,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.91x = 13,152.53 × 2,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.91x = 38,464,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464,795.02/8,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.00

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