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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.18, 13,118.01 and 3,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.18, 13,118.01 and 3,481.94 is: 5,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.18 : 13,118.01 = 3,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.18/13,118.01 = 3,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.18x = 13,118.01 × 3,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.18x = 45,676,123.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676,123.74/8,750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.02

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