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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.82, 13,119.05 and 2,901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.82, 13,119.05 and 2,901.01 is: 4,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.82 : 13,119.05 = 2,901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.82/13,119.05 = 2,901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.82x = 13,119.05 × 2,901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.82x = 38,058,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,415.14/8,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.11

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