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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.48, 13,108.20 and 2,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.48, 13,108.20 and 2,583 is: 3,874.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.48 : 13,108.20 = 2,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.48/13,108.20 = 2,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.48x = 13,108.20 × 2,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.48x = 33,858,480.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,858,480.60/8,739.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.20

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