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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,745.47, 13,117.96 and 2,171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,745.47, 13,117.96 and 2,171.57 is: 3,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,745.47 : 13,117.96 = 2,171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,745.47/13,117.96 = 2,171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,745.47x = 13,117.96 × 2,171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,745.47x = 28,486,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,486,557.54/8,745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.29

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