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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927.24, 13,391.58 and 2,771.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927.24, 13,391.58 and 2,771.24 is: 4,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927.24 : 13,391.58 = 2,771.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927.24/13,391.58 = 2,771.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927.24x = 13,391.58 × 2,771.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927.24x = 37,111,282.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,111,282.16/8,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.08

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