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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,676.25, 13,014.74 and 2,520.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,676.25, 13,014.74 and 2,520.25 is: 3,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,676.25 : 13,014.74 = 2,520.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,676.25/13,014.74 = 2,520.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,676.25x = 13,014.74 × 2,520.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,676.25x = 32,800,385.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,385.88/8,676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.48

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