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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.58, 13,101.93 and 2,892.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.58, 13,101.93 and 2,892.24 is: 4,337.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.58 : 13,101.93 = 2,892.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.58/13,101.93 = 2,892.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.58x = 13,101.93 × 2,892.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.58x = 37,893,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,893,926.02/8,735.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,337.88

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