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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.42, 13,131.49 and 2,832.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.42, 13,131.49 and 2,832.43 is: 4,248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.42 : 13,131.49 = 2,832.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.42/13,131.49 = 2,832.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.42x = 13,131.49 × 2,832.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.42x = 37,194,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,194,026.22/8,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.11

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