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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,782.40, 13,169.76 and 2,624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,782.40, 13,169.76 and 2,624.96 is: 3,936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,782.40 : 13,169.76 = 2,624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,782.40/13,169.76 = 2,624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,782.40x = 13,169.76 × 2,624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,782.40x = 34,570,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,570,093.21/8,782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.29

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