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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.81, 13,128.87 and 3,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.81, 13,128.87 and 3,756.72 is: 5,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.81 : 13,128.87 = 3,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.81/13,128.87 = 3,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.81x = 13,128.87 × 3,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.81x = 49,321,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,321,488.51/8,754.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.64

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