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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729.88, 13,094.58 and 2,155.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729.88, 13,094.58 and 2,155.92 is: 3,233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729.88 : 13,094.58 = 2,155.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729.88/13,094.58 = 2,155.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729.88x = 13,094.58 × 2,155.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729.88x = 28,230,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230,866.91/8,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.82

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