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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.38, 13,132.53 and 3,557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.38, 13,132.53 and 3,557.25 is: 5,338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.38 : 13,132.53 = 3,557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.38/13,132.53 = 3,557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.38x = 13,132.53 × 3,557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.38x = 46,715,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,692.34/8,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,338.10

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