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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.60, 13,155.08 and 2,926.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.60, 13,155.08 and 2,926.22 is: 4,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.60 : 13,155.08 = 2,926.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.60/13,155.08 = 2,926.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.60x = 13,155.08 × 2,926.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.60x = 38,494,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494,577.79/8,769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.55

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