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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,932, 13,398.72 and 2,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,932, 13,398.72 and 2,776 is: 4,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,932 : 13,398.72 = 2,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,932/13,398.72 = 2,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,932x = 13,398.72 × 2,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,932x = 37,194,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,846.72/8,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,164.22

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