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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.49, 13,131.74 and 2,911.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.49, 13,131.74 and 2,911.15 is: 4,366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.49 : 13,131.74 = 2,911.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.49/13,131.74 = 2,911.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.49x = 13,131.74 × 2,911.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.49x = 38,228,464.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228,464.90/8,754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.73

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