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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.56, 13,052.34 and 2,545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.56, 13,052.34 and 2,545.56 is: 3,818.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.56 : 13,052.34 = 2,545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.56/13,052.34 = 2,545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.56x = 13,052.34 × 2,545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.56x = 33,225,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,225,514.61/8,701.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.34

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