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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.60, 13,123.53 and 2,510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.60, 13,123.53 and 2,510.19 is: 3,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.60 : 13,123.53 = 2,510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.60/13,123.53 = 2,510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.60x = 13,123.53 × 2,510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.60x = 32,942,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942,553.77/8,751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.17

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