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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,772.34, 13,159.34 and 2,447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,772.34, 13,159.34 and 2,447.64 is: 3,671.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,772.34 : 13,159.34 = 2,447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,772.34/13,159.34 = 2,447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,772.34x = 13,159.34 × 2,447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,772.34x = 32,209,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,209,323.90/8,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.69

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