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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.58, 13,407.72 and 5,229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.58, 13,407.72 and 5,229.36 is: 7,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.58 : 13,407.72 = 5,229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.58/13,407.72 = 5,229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.58x = 13,407.72 × 5,229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.58x = 70,113,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,113,794.66/8,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.26

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