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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.30, 13,134.57 and 2,833.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.30, 13,134.57 and 2,833.75 is: 4,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.30 : 13,134.57 = 2,833.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.30/13,134.57 = 2,833.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.30x = 13,134.57 × 2,833.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.30x = 37,220,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220,087.74/8,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.15

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