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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.54, 13,151.30 and 2,611.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.54, 13,151.30 and 2,611.54 is: 3,917.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.54 : 13,151.30 = 2,611.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.54/13,151.30 = 2,611.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.54x = 13,151.30 × 2,611.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.54x = 34,345,146.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,146.00/8,767.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.31

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