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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.73, 13,128.59 and 2,513.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.73, 13,128.59 and 2,513.69 is: 3,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.73 : 13,128.59 = 2,513.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.73/13,128.59 = 2,513.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.73x = 13,128.59 × 2,513.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.73x = 33,001,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,001,160.01/8,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.96

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