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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.32, 13,127.60 and 2,909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.32, 13,127.60 and 2,909.82 is: 4,361.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.32 : 13,127.60 = 2,909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.32/13,127.60 = 2,909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.32x = 13,127.60 × 2,909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.32x = 38,198,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,198,938.48/8,757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.95

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