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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.26, 13,125.03 and 2,906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.26, 13,125.03 and 2,906.68 is: 4,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.26 : 13,125.03 = 2,906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.26/13,125.03 = 2,906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.26x = 13,125.03 × 2,906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.26x = 38,150,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,262.20/8,753.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.41

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