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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,849.12, 13,270.52 and 2,924.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,849.12, 13,270.52 and 2,924.92 is: 4,386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,849.12 : 13,270.52 = 2,924.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,849.12/13,270.52 = 2,924.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,849.12x = 13,270.52 × 2,924.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,849.12x = 38,815,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815,209.36/8,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.34

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