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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,743.76, 13,111.32 and 2,900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,743.76, 13,111.32 and 2,900.24 is: 4,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,743.76 : 13,111.32 = 2,900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,743.76/13,111.32 = 2,900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,743.76x = 13,111.32 × 2,900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,743.76x = 38,025,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,974.72/8,743.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.93

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