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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.71, 13,114.23 and 2,899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.71, 13,114.23 and 2,899.75 is: 4,348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.71 : 13,114.23 = 2,899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.71/13,114.23 = 2,899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.71x = 13,114.23 × 2,899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.71x = 38,027,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,027,988.44/8,744.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.68

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