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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.84, 13,120.96 and 3,491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.84, 13,120.96 and 3,491.08 is: 5,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.84 : 13,120.96 = 3,491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.84/13,120.96 = 3,491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.84x = 13,120.96 × 3,491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.84x = 45,806,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806,303.58/8,752.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.31

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