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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,853.17, 13,276.44 and 2,928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,853.17, 13,276.44 and 2,928.96 is: 4,392.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,853.17 : 13,276.44 = 2,928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,853.17/13,276.44 = 2,928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,853.17x = 13,276.44 × 2,928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,853.17x = 38,886,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,161.70/8,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.35

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