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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.92, 13,095.35 and 2,808.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.92, 13,095.35 and 2,808.71 is: 4,211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.92 : 13,095.35 = 2,808.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.92/13,095.35 = 2,808.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.92x = 13,095.35 × 2,808.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.92x = 36,780,975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,780,975.02/8,732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.76

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