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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.48, 13,126.66 and 3,557.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.48, 13,126.66 and 3,557.22 is: 5,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.48 : 13,126.66 = 3,557.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.48/13,126.66 = 3,557.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.48x = 13,126.66 × 3,557.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.48x = 46,694,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694,417.49/8,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,335.60

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