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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.87, 13,147.05 and 2,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.87, 13,147.05 and 2,524.77 is: 3,786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.87 : 13,147.05 = 2,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.87/13,147.05 = 2,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.87x = 13,147.05 × 2,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.87x = 33,193,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193,277.43/8,766.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.22

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