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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.28, 13,130.96 and 2,829.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.28, 13,130.96 and 2,829.05 is: 4,244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.28 : 13,130.96 = 2,829.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.28/13,130.96 = 2,829.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.28x = 13,130.96 × 2,829.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.28x = 37,148,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,062.59/8,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.39

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