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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.28, 13,144.44 and 2,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.28, 13,144.44 and 2,524.28 is: 3,785.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.28 : 13,144.44 = 2,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.28/13,144.44 = 2,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.28x = 13,144.44 × 2,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.28x = 33,180,247.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,247.00/8,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.85

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