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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,730.92, 13,095.72 and 3,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,730.92, 13,095.72 and 3,804.08 is: 5,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,730.92 : 13,095.72 = 3,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,730.92/13,095.72 = 3,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,730.92x = 13,095.72 × 3,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,730.92x = 49,817,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,817,166.54/8,730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,705.83

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