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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.40, 13,134.90 and 2,916.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.40, 13,134.90 and 2,916.20 is: 4,374.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.40 : 13,134.90 = 2,916.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.40/13,134.90 = 2,916.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.40x = 13,134.90 × 2,916.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.40x = 38,303,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,303,995.38/8,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.90

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