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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,719.70, 13,077.72 and 2,874.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,719.70, 13,077.72 and 2,874.94 is: 4,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,719.70 : 13,077.72 = 2,874.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,719.70/13,077.72 = 2,874.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,719.70x = 13,077.72 × 2,874.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,719.70x = 37,597,660.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,597,660.34/8,719.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.81

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