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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.68, 13,127.04 and 3,130.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.68, 13,127.04 and 3,130.08 is: 4,694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.68 : 13,127.04 = 3,130.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.68/13,127.04 = 3,130.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.68x = 13,127.04 × 3,130.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.68x = 41,088,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,088,685.36/8,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.41

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