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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,527.20, 12,789.91 and 2,287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,527.20, 12,789.91 and 2,287.88 is: 3,431.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,527.20 : 12,789.91 = 2,287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,527.20/12,789.91 = 2,287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,527.20x = 12,789.91 × 2,287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,527.20x = 29,261,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261,779.29/8,527.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.58

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