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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.32, 13,099.62 and 2,159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.32, 13,099.62 and 2,159.34 is: 3,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.32 : 13,099.62 = 2,159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.32/13,099.62 = 2,159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.32x = 13,099.62 × 2,159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.32x = 28,286,533.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,286,533.45/8,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.92

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