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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.41, 13,114.25 and 2,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.41, 13,114.25 and 2,504 is: 3,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.41 : 13,114.25 = 2,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.41/13,114.25 = 2,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.41x = 13,114.25 × 2,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.41x = 32,838,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,838,069.48/8,745.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.89

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