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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.89, 13,098.35 and 2,493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.89, 13,098.35 and 2,493.38 is: 3,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.89 : 13,098.35 = 2,493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.89/13,098.35 = 2,493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.89x = 13,098.35 × 2,493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.89x = 32,659,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659,085.96/8,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.92

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