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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.33, 13,114.62 and 2,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.33, 13,114.62 and 2,502.66 is: 3,753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.33 : 13,114.62 = 2,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.33/13,114.62 = 2,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.33x = 13,114.62 × 2,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.33x = 32,821,487.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821,487.59/8,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.46

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