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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,836.56, 13,255.58 and 2,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,836.56, 13,255.58 and 2,511.41 is: 3,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,836.56 : 13,255.58 = 2,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,836.56/13,255.58 = 2,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,836.56x = 13,255.58 × 2,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,836.56x = 33,290,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,290,136.17/8,836.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.32

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