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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.31, 13,146.59 and 2,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.31, 13,146.59 and 2,524.43 is: 3,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.31 : 13,146.59 = 2,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.31/13,146.59 = 2,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.31x = 13,146.59 × 2,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.31x = 33,187,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,646.19/8,764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.68

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