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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.68, 13,131.92 and 2,514.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.68, 13,131.92 and 2,514.85 is: 3,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.68 : 13,131.92 = 2,514.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.68/13,131.92 = 2,514.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.68x = 13,131.92 × 2,514.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.68x = 33,024,782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,024,782.47/8,754.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.24

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