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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.88, 13,126.50 and 2,907.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.88, 13,126.50 and 2,907.54 is: 4,361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.88 : 13,126.50 = 2,907.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.88/13,126.50 = 2,907.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.88x = 13,126.50 × 2,907.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.88x = 38,165,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,165,823.81/8,750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.37

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