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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.86, 13,140.54 and 2,521.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.86, 13,140.54 and 2,521.89 is: 3,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.86 : 13,140.54 = 2,521.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.86/13,140.54 = 2,521.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.86x = 13,140.54 × 2,521.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.86x = 33,138,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,138,996.42/8,761.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.19

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