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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,667.56, 13,003.50 and 2,511.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,667.56, 13,003.50 and 2,511.56 is: 3,767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,667.56 : 13,003.50 = 2,511.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,667.56/13,003.50 = 2,511.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,667.56x = 13,003.50 × 2,511.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,667.56x = 32,659,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,659,112.39/8,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.97

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