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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.79, 13,099.20 and 2,158.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.79, 13,099.20 and 2,158.88 is: 3,238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.79 : 13,099.20 = 2,158.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.79/13,099.20 = 2,158.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.79x = 13,099.20 × 2,158.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.79x = 28,279,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,279,600.90/8,732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.32

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