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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.65, 13,136.56 and 2,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.65, 13,136.56 and 2,914.25 is: 4,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.65 : 13,136.56 = 2,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.65/13,136.56 = 2,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.65x = 13,136.56 × 2,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.65x = 38,283,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,147.01/8,757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.39

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