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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.08, 13,104.24 and 2,893.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.08, 13,104.24 and 2,893.74 is: 4,340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.08 : 13,104.24 = 2,893.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.08/13,104.24 = 2,893.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.08x = 13,104.24 × 2,893.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.08x = 37,920,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,920,263.46/8,737.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.15

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