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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,680.13, 13,022.41 and 2,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,680.13, 13,022.41 and 2,524.13 is: 3,786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,680.13 : 13,022.41 = 2,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,680.13/13,022.41 = 2,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,680.13x = 13,022.41 × 2,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,680.13x = 32,870,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870,255.75/8,680.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.84

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