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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.44, 13,127.31 and 4,365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.44, 13,127.31 and 4,365.90 is: 6,550.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.44 : 13,127.31 = 4,365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.44/13,127.31 = 4,365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.44x = 13,127.31 × 4,365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.44x = 57,312,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,312,522.73/8,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.42

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