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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,701.75, 13,052.63 and 2,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,701.75, 13,052.63 and 2,545.75 is: 3,818.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,701.75 : 13,052.63 = 2,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,701.75/13,052.63 = 2,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,701.75x = 13,052.63 × 2,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,701.75x = 33,228,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,732.82/8,701.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.63

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