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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.51, 13,148.81 and 2,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.51, 13,148.81 and 2,524.36 is: 3,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.51 : 13,148.81 = 2,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.51/13,148.81 = 2,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.51x = 13,148.81 × 2,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.51x = 33,192,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192,330.01/8,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.13

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