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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.02, 13,154.01 and 2,924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.02, 13,154.01 and 2,924.86 is: 4,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.02 : 13,154.01 = 2,924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.02/13,154.01 = 2,924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.02x = 13,154.01 × 2,924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.02x = 38,473,637.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,473,637.69/8,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.95

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