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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731.79, 13,097.70 and 2,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731.79, 13,097.70 and 2,157.88 is: 3,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731.79 : 13,097.70 = 2,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731.79/13,097.70 = 2,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731.79x = 13,097.70 × 2,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731.79x = 28,263,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,263,232.13/8,731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.82

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