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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.72, 13,132.20 and 2,912.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.72, 13,132.20 and 2,912.28 is: 4,366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.72 : 13,132.20 = 2,912.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.72/13,132.20 = 2,912.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.72x = 13,132.20 × 2,912.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.72x = 38,244,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,244,643.42/8,757.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.96

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