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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.24, 13,099.44 and 2,889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.24, 13,099.44 and 2,889.44 is: 4,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.24 : 13,099.44 = 2,889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.24/13,099.44 = 2,889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.24x = 13,099.44 × 2,889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.24x = 37,850,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,850,045.91/8,732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.52

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