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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.29, 13,143.35 and 2,522.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.29, 13,143.35 and 2,522.62 is: 3,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.29 : 13,143.35 = 2,522.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.29/13,143.35 = 2,522.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.29x = 13,143.35 × 2,522.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.29x = 33,155,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,700.31/8,764.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.04

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