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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.97, 13,152.63 and 2,924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.97, 13,152.63 and 2,924.57 is: 4,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.97 : 13,152.63 = 2,924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.97/13,152.63 = 2,924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.97x = 13,152.63 × 2,924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.97x = 38,465,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,465,787.12/8,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.08

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