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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.32, 13,137.80 and 2,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.32, 13,137.80 and 2,913.98 is: 4,371.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.32 : 13,137.80 = 2,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.32/13,137.80 = 2,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.32x = 13,137.80 × 2,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.32x = 38,283,206.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,206.19/8,757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.57

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