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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.07, 13,105.43 and 2,163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.07, 13,105.43 and 2,163.26 is: 3,244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.07 : 13,105.43 = 2,163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.07/13,105.43 = 2,163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.07x = 13,105.43 × 2,163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.07x = 28,350,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,408.84/8,737.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.84

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