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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,687.32, 13,030.84 and 2,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,687.32, 13,030.84 and 2,764.56 is: 4,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,687.32 : 13,030.84 = 2,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,687.32/13,030.84 = 2,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,687.32x = 13,030.84 × 2,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,687.32x = 36,024,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,024,539.03/8,687.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.80

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