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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.49, 13,112.42 and 2,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.49, 13,112.42 and 2,899.13 is: 4,347.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.49 : 13,112.42 = 2,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.49/13,112.42 = 2,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.49x = 13,112.42 × 2,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.49x = 38,014,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,530.14/8,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.26

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