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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.33, 13,127.08 and 2,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.33, 13,127.08 and 2,177.27 is: 3,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.33 : 13,127.08 = 2,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.33/13,127.08 = 2,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.33x = 13,127.08 × 2,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.33x = 28,581,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,581,224.85/8,751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.93

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