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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,738.48, 13,109.64 and 2,582.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,738.48, 13,109.64 and 2,582.96 is: 3,875.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,738.48 : 13,109.64 = 2,582.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,738.48/13,109.64 = 2,582.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,738.48x = 13,109.64 × 2,582.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,738.48x = 33,861,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,861,675.73/8,738.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.01

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