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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.52, 13,001.26 and 2,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.52, 13,001.26 and 2,511.52 is: 3,767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.52 : 13,001.26 = 2,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.52/13,001.26 = 2,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.52x = 13,001.26 × 2,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.52x = 32,652,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652,924.52/8,667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.27

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