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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.16, 13,131.90 and 2,514.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.16, 13,131.90 and 2,514.13 is: 3,771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.16 : 13,131.90 = 2,514.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.16/13,131.90 = 2,514.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.16x = 13,131.90 × 2,514.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.16x = 33,015,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,303.75/8,754.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.38

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