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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.03, 13,137.48 and 2,517.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.03, 13,137.48 and 2,517.06 is: 3,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.03 : 13,137.48 = 2,517.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.03/13,137.48 = 2,517.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.03x = 13,137.48 × 2,517.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.03x = 33,067,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067,825.41/8,757.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,776.15

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