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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.41, 13,094.60 and 2,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.41, 13,094.60 and 2,808.20 is: 4,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.41 : 13,094.60 = 2,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.41/13,094.60 = 2,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.41x = 13,094.60 × 2,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.41x = 36,772,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,772,290.21/8,732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.01

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