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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.15, 13,126.43 and 2,177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.15, 13,126.43 and 2,177.33 is: 3,265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.15 : 13,126.43 = 2,177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.15/13,126.43 = 2,177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.15x = 13,126.43 × 2,177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.15x = 28,580,493.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580,493.31/8,751.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.91

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