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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,675.75, 13,013.99 and 2,519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,675.75, 13,013.99 and 2,519.75 is: 3,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,675.75 : 13,013.99 = 2,519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,675.75/13,013.99 = 2,519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,675.75x = 13,013.99 × 2,519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,675.75x = 32,792,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,001.30/8,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.73

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