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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,873, 13,309.52 and 2,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,873, 13,309.52 and 2,717 is: 4,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,873 : 13,309.52 = 2,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,873/13,309.52 = 2,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,873x = 13,309.52 × 2,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,873x = 36,161,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,161,965.84/8,873
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.51

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