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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.16, 13,131.11 and 2,908.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.16, 13,131.11 and 2,908.41 is: 4,363.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.16 : 13,131.11 = 2,908.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.16/13,131.11 = 2,908.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.16x = 13,131.11 × 2,908.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.16x = 38,190,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190,609.66/8,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.06

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