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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.91, 13,127.68 and 4,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.91, 13,127.68 and 4,370.28 is: 6,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.91 : 13,127.68 = 4,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.91/13,127.68 = 4,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.91x = 13,127.68 × 4,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.91x = 57,371,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,371,637.35/8,755.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,552.33

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