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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.50, 13,147.79 and 2,525.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.50, 13,147.79 and 2,525.18 is: 3,787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.50 : 13,147.79 = 2,525.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.50/13,147.79 = 2,525.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.50x = 13,147.79 × 2,525.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.50x = 33,200,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,457.99/8,766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.20

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