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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,734.93, 13,098.13 and 2,889.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,734.93, 13,098.13 and 2,889.56 is: 4,332.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,734.93 : 13,098.13 = 2,889.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,734.93/13,098.13 = 2,889.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,734.93x = 13,098.13 × 2,889.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,734.93x = 37,847,858.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,858.04/8,734.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.93

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