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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.70, 13,133.55 and 4,819.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.70, 13,133.55 and 4,819.10 is: 7,228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.70 : 13,133.55 = 4,819.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.70/13,133.55 = 4,819.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.70x = 13,133.55 × 4,819.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.70x = 63,291,890.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291,890.81/8,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.65

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