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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,763.16, 13,145.40 and 2,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,763.16, 13,145.40 and 2,523.13 is: 3,784.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,763.16 : 13,145.40 = 2,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,763.16/13,145.40 = 2,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,763.16x = 13,145.40 × 2,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,763.16x = 33,167,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167,553.10/8,763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.89

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