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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.67, 13,156.48 and 2,926.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.67, 13,156.48 and 2,926.13 is: 4,389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.67 : 13,156.48 = 2,926.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.67/13,156.48 = 2,926.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.67x = 13,156.48 × 2,926.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.67x = 38,497,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497,492.24/8,769.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.85

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