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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,721.89, 13,081 and 2,877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,721.89, 13,081 and 2,877.13 is: 4,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,721.89 : 13,081 = 2,877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,721.89/13,081 = 2,877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,721.89x = 13,081 × 2,877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,721.89x = 37,635,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635,737.53/8,721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,315.09

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