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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.67, 13,143.92 and 2,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.67, 13,143.92 and 2,523 is: 3,783.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.67 : 13,143.92 = 2,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.67/13,143.92 = 2,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.67x = 13,143.92 × 2,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.67x = 33,162,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,162,097.55/8,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.61

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