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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.38, 13,103.52 and 2,494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.38, 13,103.52 and 2,494.90 is: 3,742.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.38 : 13,103.52 = 2,494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.38/13,103.52 = 2,494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.38x = 13,103.52 × 2,494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.38x = 32,691,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691,972.05/8,735.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.48

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