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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.72, 13,147.08 and 2,608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.72, 13,147.08 and 2,608.24 is: 3,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.72 : 13,147.08 = 2,608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.72/13,147.08 = 2,608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.72x = 13,147.08 × 2,608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.72x = 34,290,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290,739.94/8,764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.36

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