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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,915.96, 13,375.97 and 4,753.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,915.96, 13,375.97 and 4,753.77 is: 7,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,915.96 : 13,375.97 = 4,753.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,915.96/13,375.97 = 4,753.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,915.96x = 13,375.97 × 4,753.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,915.96x = 63,586,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,586,304.04/8,915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,131.74

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