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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,749.76, 13,124.84 and 2,906.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,749.76, 13,124.84 and 2,906.82 is: 4,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,749.76 : 13,124.84 = 2,906.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,749.76/13,124.84 = 2,906.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,749.76x = 13,124.84 × 2,906.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,749.76x = 38,151,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,532.87/8,749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.30

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