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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.50, 13,007.61 and 2,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.50, 13,007.61 and 2,515.50 is: 3,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.50 : 13,007.61 = 2,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.50/13,007.61 = 2,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.50x = 13,007.61 × 2,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.50x = 32,720,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,720,642.96/8,671.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.35

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