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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,746.37, 13,119.38 and 2,172.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,746.37, 13,119.38 and 2,172.54 is: 3,258.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,746.37 : 13,119.38 = 2,172.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,746.37/13,119.38 = 2,172.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,746.37x = 13,119.38 × 2,172.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,746.37x = 28,502,377.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,377.83/8,746.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.77

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