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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.81, 13,101.27 and 2,889.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.81, 13,101.27 and 2,889.42 is: 4,334.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.81 : 13,101.27 = 2,889.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.81/13,101.27 = 2,889.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.81x = 13,101.27 × 2,889.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.81x = 37,855,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,855,093.42/8,732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.81

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