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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,766.99, 13,148.55 and 2,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,766.99, 13,148.55 and 2,525.63 is: 3,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,766.99 : 13,148.55 = 2,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,766.99/13,148.55 = 2,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,766.99x = 13,148.55 × 2,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,766.99x = 33,208,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,306.59/8,766.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.88

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