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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.97, 13,126.14 and 2,511.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.97, 13,126.14 and 2,511.03 is: 3,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.97 : 13,126.14 = 2,511.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.97/13,126.14 = 2,511.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.97x = 13,126.14 × 2,511.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.97x = 32,960,131.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960,131.32/8,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.45

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