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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.76, 13,149 and 2,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.76, 13,149 and 2,524.72 is: 3,787.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.76 : 13,149 = 2,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.76/13,149 = 2,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.76x = 13,149 × 2,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.76x = 33,197,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,197,543.28/8,764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.62

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