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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,728.68, 13,093.63 and 2,889.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,728.68, 13,093.63 and 2,889.39 is: 4,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,728.68 : 13,093.63 = 2,889.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,728.68/13,093.63 = 2,889.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,728.68x = 13,093.63 × 2,889.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,728.68x = 37,832,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832,603.59/8,728.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.29

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