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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.46, 13,103.32 and 2,895.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.46, 13,103.32 and 2,895.18 is: 4,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.46 : 13,103.32 = 2,895.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.46/13,103.32 = 2,895.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.46x = 13,103.32 × 2,895.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.46x = 37,936,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,936,470.00/8,734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,343.31

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