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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.99, 13,132.49 and 2,911.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.99, 13,132.49 and 2,911.65 is: 4,367.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.99 : 13,132.49 = 2,911.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.99/13,132.49 = 2,911.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.99x = 13,132.49 × 2,911.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.99x = 38,237,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,237,199.95/8,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.48

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