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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.22, 13,152.08 and 2,924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.22, 13,152.08 and 2,924.94 is: 4,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.22 : 13,152.08 = 2,924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.22/13,152.08 = 2,924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.22x = 13,152.08 × 2,924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.22x = 38,469,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,469,044.88/8,768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.33

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