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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,768.25, 13,154.40 and 2,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,768.25, 13,154.40 and 2,924.91 is: 4,388.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,768.25 : 13,154.40 = 2,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,768.25/13,154.40 = 2,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,768.25x = 13,154.40 × 2,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,768.25x = 38,475,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,475,436.10/8,768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.04

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