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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.37, 13,143.30 and 2,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.37, 13,143.30 and 2,522.27 is: 3,782.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.37 : 13,143.30 = 2,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.37/13,143.30 = 2,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.37x = 13,143.30 × 2,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.37x = 33,150,945.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,150,945.79/8,764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.47

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