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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,755.76, 13,133.64 and 2,600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,755.76, 13,133.64 and 2,600.24 is: 3,900.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,755.76 : 13,133.64 = 2,600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,755.76/13,133.64 = 2,600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,755.76x = 13,133.64 × 2,600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,755.76x = 34,150,616.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,150,616.07/8,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.36

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