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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,833.73, 13,251.91 and 2,909.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,833.73, 13,251.91 and 2,909.52 is: 4,364.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,833.73 : 13,251.91 = 2,909.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,833.73/13,251.91 = 2,909.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,833.73x = 13,251.91 × 2,909.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,833.73x = 38,556,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556,722.86/8,833.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.72

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