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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.38, 13,092.44 and 3,798.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.38, 13,092.44 and 3,798.83 is: 5,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.38 : 13,092.44 = 3,798.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.38/13,092.44 = 3,798.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.38x = 13,092.44 × 3,798.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.38x = 49,735,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,735,967.58/8,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,696.88

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