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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.73, 13,131.72 and 2,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.73, 13,131.72 and 2,833.14 is: 4,249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.73 : 13,131.72 = 2,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.73/13,131.72 = 2,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.73x = 13,131.72 × 2,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.73x = 37,204,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204,050.44/8,755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,249.11

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