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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.53, 13,132.62 and 3,488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.53, 13,132.62 and 3,488.27 is: 5,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.53 : 13,132.62 = 3,488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.53/13,132.62 = 3,488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.53x = 13,132.62 × 3,488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.53x = 45,810,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,810,058.70/8,754.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,232.73

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