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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,743.61, 13,111.55 and 2,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,743.61, 13,111.55 and 2,502.20 is: 3,752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,743.61 : 13,111.55 = 2,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,743.61/13,111.55 = 2,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,743.61x = 13,111.55 × 2,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,743.61x = 32,807,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,807,727.26/8,743.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.20

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