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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.01, 13,122.33 and 2,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.01, 13,122.33 and 2,174.23 is: 3,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.01 : 13,122.33 = 2,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.01/13,122.33 = 2,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.01x = 13,122.33 × 2,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.01x = 28,530,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,963.56/8,748.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.42

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