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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.14, 13,073.22 and 2,874.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.14, 13,073.22 and 2,874.18 is: 4,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.14 : 13,073.22 = 2,874.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.14/13,073.22 = 2,874.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.14x = 13,073.22 × 2,874.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.14x = 37,574,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,574,787.46/8,719.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.46

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