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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,747.94, 13,120.65 and 2,903.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,747.94, 13,120.65 and 2,903.79 is: 4,355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,747.94 : 13,120.65 = 2,903.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,747.94/13,120.65 = 2,903.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,747.94x = 13,120.65 × 2,903.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,747.94x = 38,099,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,099,612.26/8,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.27

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