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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.30, 13,075.83 and 2,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.30, 13,075.83 and 2,143.54 is: 3,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.30 : 13,075.83 = 2,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.30/13,075.83 = 2,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.30x = 13,075.83 × 2,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.30x = 28,028,580.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,028,580.98/8,717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.28

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