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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.15, 13,132.95 and 2,514.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.15, 13,132.95 and 2,514.91 is: 3,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.15 : 13,132.95 = 2,514.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.15/13,132.95 = 2,514.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.15x = 13,132.95 × 2,514.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.15x = 33,028,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,187.28/8,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.43

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