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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,758.72, 13,128.36 and 4,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,758.72, 13,128.36 and 4,132 is: 6,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,758.72 : 13,128.36 = 4,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,758.72/13,128.36 = 4,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,758.72x = 13,128.36 × 4,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,758.72x = 54,246,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,246,383.52/8,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,193.41

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