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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.44, 13,127.04 and 2,908.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.44, 13,127.04 and 2,908.48 is: 4,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.44 : 13,127.04 = 2,908.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.44/13,127.04 = 2,908.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.44x = 13,127.04 × 2,908.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.44x = 38,179,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179,733.30/8,753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.68

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