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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.11, 13,131.81 and 2,514.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.11, 13,131.81 and 2,514.07 is: 3,771.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.11 : 13,131.81 = 2,514.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.11/13,131.81 = 2,514.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.11x = 13,131.81 × 2,514.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.11x = 33,014,256.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014,256.74/8,754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.29

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