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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,848.62, 13,269.69 and 2,924.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,848.62, 13,269.69 and 2,924.42 is: 4,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,848.62 : 13,269.69 = 2,924.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,848.62/13,269.69 = 2,924.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,848.62x = 13,269.69 × 2,924.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,848.62x = 38,806,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806,080.48/8,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.55

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