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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.58, 13,388.79 and 2,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.58, 13,388.79 and 2,684.14 is: 4,026.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.58 : 13,388.79 = 2,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.58/13,388.79 = 2,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.58x = 13,388.79 × 2,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.58x = 35,937,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937,363.38/8,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.78

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