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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.66, 13,134.78 and 3,207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.66, 13,134.78 and 3,207.72 is: 4,812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.66 : 13,134.78 = 3,207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.66/13,134.78 = 3,207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.66x = 13,134.78 × 3,207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.66x = 42,132,696.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,696.50/8,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.05

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