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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,792.24, 13,187.16 and 2,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,792.24, 13,187.16 and 2,948.72 is: 4,422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,792.24 : 13,187.16 = 2,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,792.24/13,187.16 = 2,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,792.24x = 13,187.16 × 2,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,792.24x = 38,885,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,242.44/8,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.68

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