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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.02, 13,113.95 and 3,818.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.02, 13,113.95 and 3,818.34 is: 5,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.02 : 13,113.95 = 3,818.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.02/13,113.95 = 3,818.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.02x = 13,113.95 × 3,818.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.02x = 50,073,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,073,519.84/8,750.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,722.67

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