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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.90, 13,148.77 and 2,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.90, 13,148.77 and 2,526.24 is: 3,788.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.90 : 13,148.77 = 2,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.90/13,148.77 = 2,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.90x = 13,148.77 × 2,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.90x = 33,216,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,216,942.41/8,767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.47

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