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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.96, 13,128.63 and 2,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.96, 13,128.63 and 2,747.63 is: 4,121.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.96 : 13,128.63 = 2,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.96/13,128.63 = 2,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.96x = 13,128.63 × 2,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.96x = 36,072,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,072,552.00/8,751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.65

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