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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.97, 13,130.45 and 2,514.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.97, 13,130.45 and 2,514.93 is: 3,771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.97 : 13,130.45 = 2,514.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.97/13,130.45 = 2,514.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.97x = 13,130.45 × 2,514.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.97x = 33,022,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,022,162.62/8,754.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.82

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