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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.02, 13,081.27 and 2,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.02, 13,081.27 and 2,879.73 is: 4,320.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.02 : 13,081.27 = 2,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.02/13,081.27 = 2,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.02x = 13,081.27 × 2,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.02x = 37,670,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,670,578.31/8,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.50

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