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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.72, 13,131.84 and 2,911.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.72, 13,131.84 and 2,911.44 is: 4,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.72 : 13,131.84 = 2,911.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.72/13,131.84 = 2,911.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.72x = 13,131.84 × 2,911.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.72x = 38,232,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232,564.25/8,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.08

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