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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,737.99, 13,106.91 and 2,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,737.99, 13,106.91 and 2,164.16 is: 3,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,737.99 : 13,106.91 = 2,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,737.99/13,106.91 = 2,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,737.99x = 13,106.91 × 2,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,737.99x = 28,365,450.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,365,450.35/8,737.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.22

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