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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.06, 13,118.34 and 2,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.06, 13,118.34 and 2,903.48 is: 4,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.06 : 13,118.34 = 2,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.06/13,118.34 = 2,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.06x = 13,118.34 × 2,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.06x = 38,088,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088,837.82/8,750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.98

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