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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,739.98, 13,108.95 and 2,583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,739.98, 13,108.95 and 2,583.50 is: 3,874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,739.98 : 13,108.95 = 2,583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,739.98/13,108.95 = 2,583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,739.98x = 13,108.95 × 2,583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,739.98x = 33,866,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,866,972.33/8,739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.95

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