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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.41, 13,079.80 and 3,789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.41, 13,079.80 and 3,789.89 is: 5,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.41 : 13,079.80 = 3,789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.41/13,079.80 = 3,789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.41x = 13,079.80 × 3,789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.41x = 49,571,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,571,003.22/8,721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.83

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