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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,769.76, 13,154.75 and 2,926.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,769.76, 13,154.75 and 2,926.37 is: 4,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,769.76 : 13,154.75 = 2,926.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,769.76/13,154.75 = 2,926.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,769.76x = 13,154.75 × 2,926.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,769.76x = 38,495,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,495,620.99/8,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.59

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