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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.74, 13,145.82 and 2,920.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.74, 13,145.82 and 2,920.82 is: 4,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.74 : 13,145.82 = 2,920.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.74/13,145.82 = 2,920.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.74x = 13,145.82 × 2,920.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.74x = 38,396,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,396,573.97/8,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.30

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