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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.41, 13,129.61 and 2,514.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.41, 13,129.61 and 2,514.38 is: 3,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.41 : 13,129.61 = 2,514.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.41/13,129.61 = 2,514.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.41x = 13,129.61 × 2,514.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.41x = 33,012,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,828.79/8,754.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.99

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