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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,742.80, 13,115.64 and 2,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,742.80, 13,115.64 and 2,898.56 is: 4,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,742.80 : 13,115.64 = 2,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,742.80/13,115.64 = 2,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,742.80x = 13,115.64 × 2,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,742.80x = 38,016,469.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016,469.48/8,742.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.32

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