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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,780.52, 13,173.06 and 2,541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,780.52, 13,173.06 and 2,541.06 is: 3,812.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,780.52 : 13,173.06 = 2,541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,780.52/13,173.06 = 2,541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,780.52x = 13,173.06 × 2,541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,780.52x = 33,473,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,473,535.84/8,780.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.25

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