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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.97, 13,131.95 and 2,515.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.97, 13,131.95 and 2,515.93 is: 3,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.97 : 13,131.95 = 2,515.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.97/13,131.95 = 2,515.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.97x = 13,131.95 × 2,515.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.97x = 33,039,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,066.96/8,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.32

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