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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.06, 13,126.62 and 2,907.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.06, 13,126.62 and 2,907.66 is: 4,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.06 : 13,126.62 = 2,907.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.06/13,126.62 = 2,907.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.06x = 13,126.62 × 2,907.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.06x = 38,167,747.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167,747.91/8,751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.50

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