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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.92, 13,127.75 and 2,829.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.92, 13,127.75 and 2,829.93 is: 4,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.92 : 13,127.75 = 2,829.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.92/13,127.75 = 2,829.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.92x = 13,127.75 × 2,829.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.92x = 37,150,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150,613.56/8,752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.37

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