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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.52, 13,076.40 and 2,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.52, 13,076.40 and 2,874 is: 4,311.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.52 : 13,076.40 = 2,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.52/13,076.40 = 2,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.52x = 13,076.40 × 2,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.52x = 37,581,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,581,573.60/8,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.04

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