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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,832.54, 13,248.96 and 2,913.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,832.54, 13,248.96 and 2,913.62 is: 4,370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,832.54 : 13,248.96 = 2,913.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,832.54/13,248.96 = 2,913.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,832.54x = 13,248.96 × 2,913.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,832.54x = 38,602,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602,434.84/8,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.48

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