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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.40, 13,137.04 and 2,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.40, 13,137.04 and 2,913.44 is: 4,369.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.40 : 13,137.04 = 2,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.40/13,137.04 = 2,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.40x = 13,137.04 × 2,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.40x = 38,273,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,273,977.82/8,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.97

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