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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.20, 13,076.97 and 2,874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.20, 13,076.97 and 2,874.44 is: 4,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.20 : 13,076.97 = 2,874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.20/13,076.97 = 2,874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.20x = 13,076.97 × 2,874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.20x = 37,588,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,588,965.65/8,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.06

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