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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.16, 13,146.35 and 2,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.16, 13,146.35 and 2,524.27 is: 3,786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.16 : 13,146.35 = 2,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.16/13,146.35 = 2,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.16x = 13,146.35 × 2,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.16x = 33,184,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184,967.25/8,764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.44

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