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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.43, 13,129.29 and 2,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.43, 13,129.29 and 2,910.94 is: 4,363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.43 : 13,129.29 = 2,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.43/13,129.29 = 2,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.43x = 13,129.29 × 2,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.43x = 38,218,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218,542.61/8,758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.63

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