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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.46, 13,134.72 and 2,516.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.46, 13,134.72 and 2,516.58 is: 3,774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.46 : 13,134.72 = 2,516.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.46/13,134.72 = 2,516.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.46x = 13,134.72 × 2,516.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.46x = 33,054,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054,573.66/8,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.88

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