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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.41, 13,269.79 and 2,924.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.41, 13,269.79 and 2,924.19 is: 4,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.41 : 13,269.79 = 2,924.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.41/13,269.79 = 2,924.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.41x = 13,269.79 × 2,924.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.41x = 38,803,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,803,387.22/8,848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.35

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