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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.56, 13,133.88 and 2,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.56, 13,133.88 and 2,912.76 is: 4,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.56 : 13,133.88 = 2,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.56/13,133.88 = 2,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.56x = 13,133.88 × 2,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.56x = 38,255,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,255,840.31/8,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.32

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