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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,706, 13,061.52 and 2,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,706, 13,061.52 and 2,550 is: 3,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,706 : 13,061.52 = 2,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,706/13,061.52 = 2,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,706x = 13,061.52 × 2,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,706x = 33,306,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306,876/8,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.74

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