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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,733.95, 13,101.57 and 2,494.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,733.95, 13,101.57 and 2,494.49 is: 3,741.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,733.95 : 13,101.57 = 2,494.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,733.95/13,101.57 = 2,494.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,733.95x = 13,101.57 × 2,494.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,733.95x = 32,681,735.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681,735.35/8,733.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.92

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