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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.33, 13,127.16 and 2,908.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.33, 13,127.16 and 2,908.37 is: 4,361.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.33 : 13,127.16 = 2,908.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.33/13,127.16 = 2,908.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.33x = 13,127.16 × 2,908.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.33x = 38,178,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178,638.33/8,753.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.61

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