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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.78, 13,134.09 and 2,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.78, 13,134.09 and 2,912.32 is: 4,368.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.78 : 13,134.09 = 2,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.78/13,134.09 = 2,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.78x = 13,134.09 × 2,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.78x = 38,250,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,250,672.99/8,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.62

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