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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760.44, 13,140.66 and 2,521.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760.44, 13,140.66 and 2,521.34 is: 3,782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760.44 : 13,140.66 = 2,521.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760.44/13,140.66 = 2,521.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760.44x = 13,140.66 × 2,521.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760.44x = 33,132,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132,005.98/8,760.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.00

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