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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,735.83, 13,103.74 and 2,892.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,735.83, 13,103.74 and 2,892.89 is: 4,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,735.83 : 13,103.74 = 2,892.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,735.83/13,103.74 = 2,892.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,735.83x = 13,103.74 × 2,892.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,735.83x = 37,907,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,678.41/8,735.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.33

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