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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,751.38, 13,126.92 and 2,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,751.38, 13,126.92 and 2,177.63 is: 3,266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,751.38 : 13,126.92 = 2,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,751.38/13,126.92 = 2,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,751.38x = 13,126.92 × 2,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,751.38x = 28,585,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,585,574.80/8,751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.41

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