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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.51, 13,149.63 and 2,610.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.51, 13,149.63 and 2,610.51 is: 3,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.51 : 13,149.63 = 2,610.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.51/13,149.63 = 2,610.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.51x = 13,149.63 × 2,610.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.51x = 34,327,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,327,240.61/8,766.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.72

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