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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.76, 13,119.40 and 2,590.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.76, 13,119.40 and 2,590.32 is: 3,884.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.76 : 13,119.40 = 2,590.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.76/13,119.40 = 2,590.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.76x = 13,119.40 × 2,590.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.76x = 33,983,444.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983,444.21/8,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.82

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