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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,740.09, 13,110.42 and 2,896.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,740.09, 13,110.42 and 2,896.52 is: 4,344.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,740.09 : 13,110.42 = 2,896.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,740.09/13,110.42 = 2,896.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,740.09x = 13,110.42 × 2,896.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,740.09x = 37,974,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,974,593.74/8,740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.88

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