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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.48, 13,008.50 and 2,514.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.48, 13,008.50 and 2,514.68 is: 3,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.48 : 13,008.50 = 2,514.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.48/13,008.50 = 2,514.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.48x = 13,008.50 × 2,514.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.48x = 32,712,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712,214.78/8,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.39

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