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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,717.54, 13,076.20 and 2,143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,717.54, 13,076.20 and 2,143.78 is: 3,215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,717.54 : 13,076.20 = 2,143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,717.54/13,076.20 = 2,143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,717.54x = 13,076.20 × 2,143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,717.54x = 28,032,466.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,466.03/8,717.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,215.64

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