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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.72, 13,124.70 and 2,907.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.72, 13,124.70 and 2,907.28 is: 4,359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.72 : 13,124.70 = 2,907.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.72/13,124.70 = 2,907.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.72x = 13,124.70 × 2,907.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.72x = 38,157,177.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157,177.82/8,752.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,359.47

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