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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,917.74, 13,373.45 and 2,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,917.74, 13,373.45 and 2,591.30 is: 3,886.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,917.74 : 13,373.45 = 2,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,917.74/13,373.45 = 2,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,917.74x = 13,373.45 × 2,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,917.74x = 34,654,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,654,620.99/8,917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.03

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