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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,741.30, 13,109.94 and 2,501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,741.30, 13,109.94 and 2,501.24 is: 3,751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,741.30 : 13,109.94 = 2,501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,741.30/13,109.94 = 2,501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,741.30x = 13,109.94 × 2,501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,741.30x = 32,791,106.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,791,106.33/8,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.28

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