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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,835.36, 13,254.74 and 2,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,835.36, 13,254.74 and 2,913.96 is: 4,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,835.36 : 13,254.74 = 2,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,835.36/13,254.74 = 2,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,835.36x = 13,254.74 × 2,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,835.36x = 38,623,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623,767.60/8,835.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.50

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