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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.90, 13,115.88 and 2,898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.90, 13,115.88 and 2,898.96 is: 4,349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.90 : 13,115.88 = 2,898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.90/13,115.88 = 2,898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.90x = 13,115.88 × 2,898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.90x = 38,022,411.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,022,411.48/8,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.45

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