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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.06, 13,106.35 and 2,893.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.06, 13,106.35 and 2,893.70 is: 4,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.06 : 13,106.35 = 2,893.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.06/13,106.35 = 2,893.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.06x = 13,106.35 × 2,893.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.06x = 37,925,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,925,845.00/8,737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.80

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