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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.84, 13,126.08 and 2,908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.84, 13,126.08 and 2,908.34 is: 4,360.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.84 : 13,126.08 = 2,908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.84/13,126.08 = 2,908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.84x = 13,126.08 × 2,908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.84x = 38,175,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,175,103.51/8,753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.96

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