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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.02, 13,120.58 and 2,902.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.02, 13,120.58 and 2,902.09 is: 4,354.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.02 : 13,120.58 = 2,902.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.02/13,120.58 = 2,902.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.02x = 13,120.58 × 2,902.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.02x = 38,077,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,077,104.01/8,745.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.15

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