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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,752.63, 13,128.92 and 2,178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,752.63, 13,128.92 and 2,178.81 is: 3,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,752.63 : 13,128.92 = 2,178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,752.63/13,128.92 = 2,178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,752.63x = 13,128.92 × 2,178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,752.63x = 28,605,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,605,422.19/8,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.21

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