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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.39, 13,274.48 and 2,924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.39, 13,274.48 and 2,924.96 is: 4,388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.39 : 13,274.48 = 2,924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.39/13,274.48 = 2,924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.39x = 13,274.48 × 2,924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.39x = 38,827,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,338.63/8,848.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.07

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