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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.72, 13,099.74 and 2,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.72, 13,099.74 and 2,888.44 is: 4,333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.72 : 13,099.74 = 2,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.72/13,099.74 = 2,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.72x = 13,099.74 × 2,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.72x = 37,837,813.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,837,813.01/8,731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.37

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