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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.50, 13,126.29 and 2,512.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.50, 13,126.29 and 2,512.09 is: 3,767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.50 : 13,126.29 = 2,512.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.50/13,126.29 = 2,512.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.50x = 13,126.29 × 2,512.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.50x = 32,974,389.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,974,389.03/8,753.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.00

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