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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750, 13,131.08 and 3,555.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750, 13,131.08 and 3,555.88 is: 5,336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750 : 13,131.08 = 3,555.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750/13,131.08 = 3,555.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750x = 13,131.08 × 3,555.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750x = 46,692,544.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692,544.75/8,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.29

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