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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.76, 13,136 and 2,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.76, 13,136 and 2,913.80 is: 4,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.76 : 13,136 = 2,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.76/13,136 = 2,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.76x = 13,136 × 2,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.76x = 38,275,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275,676.80/8,756.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.99

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