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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.88, 13,146.95 and 2,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.88, 13,146.95 and 2,524.73 is: 3,786.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.88 : 13,146.95 = 2,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.88/13,146.95 = 2,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.88x = 13,146.95 × 2,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.88x = 33,192,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,192,514.34/8,765.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.56

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