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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759.27, 13,140.89 and 2,916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759.27, 13,140.89 and 2,916.11 is: 4,374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759.27 : 13,140.89 = 2,916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759.27/13,140.89 = 2,916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759.27x = 13,140.89 × 2,916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759.27x = 38,320,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,320,266.16/8,759.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.82

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