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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.50, 13,147.42 and 2,607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.50, 13,147.42 and 2,607.50 is: 3,911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.50 : 13,147.42 = 2,607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.50/13,147.42 = 2,607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.50x = 13,147.42 × 2,607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.50x = 34,281,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,281,897.65/8,763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.90

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