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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.26, 13,123.53 and 2,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.26, 13,123.53 and 2,905.68 is: 4,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.26 : 13,123.53 = 2,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.26/13,123.53 = 2,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.26x = 13,123.53 × 2,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.26x = 38,132,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132,778.65/8,752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.91

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