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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,829.44, 13,242.72 and 2,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,829.44, 13,242.72 and 2,672 is: 4,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,829.44 : 13,242.72 = 2,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,829.44/13,242.72 = 2,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,829.44x = 13,242.72 × 2,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,829.44x = 35,384,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384,547.84/8,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,007.56

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