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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.27, 13,272.82 and 2,924.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.27, 13,272.82 and 2,924.41 is: 4,387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.27 : 13,272.82 = 2,924.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.27/13,272.82 = 2,924.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.27x = 13,272.82 × 2,924.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.27x = 38,815,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815,167.54/8,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.25

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