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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748.46, 13,123.23 and 2,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,748.46, 13,123.23 and 2,174.80 is: 3,262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,748.46 : 13,123.23 = 2,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,748.46/13,123.23 = 2,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,748.46x = 13,123.23 × 2,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,748.46x = 28,540,400.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,400.60/8,748.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.33

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