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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.90, 13,126.46 and 4,073.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.90, 13,126.46 and 4,073.49 is: 6,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.90 : 13,126.46 = 4,073.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.90/13,126.46 = 4,073.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.90x = 13,126.46 × 4,073.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.90x = 53,470,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470,483.18/8,755.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,106.80

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