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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.40, 13,094.10 and 2,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.40, 13,094.10 and 2,488.80 is: 3,733.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.40 : 13,094.10 = 2,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.40/13,094.10 = 2,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.40x = 13,094.10 × 2,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.40x = 32,588,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,588,596.08/8,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,733.20

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