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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.80, 13,123.44 and 2,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.80, 13,123.44 and 2,906.44 is: 4,358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.80 : 13,123.44 = 2,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.80/13,123.44 = 2,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.80x = 13,123.44 × 2,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.80x = 38,142,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,142,458.15/8,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.24

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