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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.35, 13,131.02 and 2,515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.35, 13,131.02 and 2,515.31 is: 3,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.35 : 13,131.02 = 2,515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.35/13,131.02 = 2,515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.35x = 13,131.02 × 2,515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.35x = 33,028,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,585.92/8,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.39

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