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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744.82, 13,115.02 and 2,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744.82, 13,115.02 and 2,504.87 is: 3,756.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744.82 : 13,115.02 = 2,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744.82/13,115.02 = 2,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744.82x = 13,115.02 × 2,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744.82x = 32,851,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,420.15/8,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.67

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