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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.56, 13,117.98 and 2,901.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.56, 13,117.98 and 2,901.98 is: 4,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.56 : 13,117.98 = 2,901.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.56/13,117.98 = 2,901.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.56x = 13,117.98 × 2,901.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.56x = 38,068,115.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068,115.60/8,748.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.36

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