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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.48, 13,265.28 and 2,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.48, 13,265.28 and 2,921.76 is: 4,382.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.48 : 13,265.28 = 2,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.48/13,265.28 = 2,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.48x = 13,265.28 × 2,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.48x = 38,757,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757,964.49/8,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.16

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