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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.60, 13,127.40 and 6,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.60, 13,127.40 and 6,908.40 is: 10,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.60 : 13,127.40 = 6,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.60/13,127.40 = 6,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.60x = 13,127.40 × 6,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.60x = 90,689,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,689,330.16/8,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.60

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