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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.06, 13,106.73 and 2,894.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.06, 13,106.73 and 2,894.48 is: 4,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.06 : 13,106.73 = 2,894.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.06/13,106.73 = 2,894.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.06x = 13,106.73 × 2,894.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.06x = 37,937,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937,167.85/8,741.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.11

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