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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.14, 13,113.87 and 3,553.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.14, 13,113.87 and 3,553.18 is: 5,325.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.14 : 13,113.87 = 3,553.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.14/13,113.87 = 3,553.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.14x = 13,113.87 × 3,553.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.14x = 46,595,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,595,940.61/8,750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,325.17

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