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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,750.08, 13,125.13 and 2,176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,750.08, 13,125.13 and 2,176.27 is: 3,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,750.08 : 13,125.13 = 2,176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,750.08/13,125.13 = 2,176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,750.08x = 13,125.13 × 2,176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,750.08x = 28,563,761.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563,761.04/8,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.40

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