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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.18, 13,123.88 and 2,906.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.18, 13,123.88 and 2,906.22 is: 4,358.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.18 : 13,123.88 = 2,906.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.18/13,123.88 = 2,906.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.18x = 13,123.88 × 2,906.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.18x = 38,140,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140,882.53/8,751.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.37

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