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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,753.40, 13,129.86 and 2,179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,753.40, 13,129.86 and 2,179.51 is: 3,269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,753.40 : 13,129.86 = 2,179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,753.40/13,129.86 = 2,179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,753.40x = 13,129.86 × 2,179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,753.40x = 28,616,636.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,616,636.52/8,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.20

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