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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.52, 13,104.32 and 2,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.52, 13,104.32 and 2,892.80 is: 4,339.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.52 : 13,104.32 = 2,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.52/13,104.32 = 2,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.52x = 13,104.32 × 2,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.52x = 37,908,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908,176.90/8,735.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.54

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