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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.99, 13,128.54 and 2,513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.99, 13,128.54 and 2,513.58 is: 3,769.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.99 : 13,128.54 = 2,513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.99/13,128.54 = 2,513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.99x = 13,128.54 × 2,513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.99x = 32,999,635.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,999,635.57/8,754.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.24

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