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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.44, 13,133.40 and 2,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.44, 13,133.40 and 2,515.92 is: 3,773.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.44 : 13,133.40 = 2,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.44/13,133.40 = 2,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.44x = 13,133.40 × 2,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.44x = 33,042,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,583.73/8,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.95

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