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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.46, 13,106.30 and 2,411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.46, 13,106.30 and 2,411.87 is: 3,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.46 : 13,106.30 = 2,411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.46/13,106.30 = 2,411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.46x = 13,106.30 × 2,411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.46x = 31,610,614.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610,614.19/8,738.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.41

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