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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,754.78, 13,132.13 and 2,180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,754.78, 13,132.13 and 2,180.97 is: 3,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,754.78 : 13,132.13 = 2,180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,754.78/13,132.13 = 2,180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,754.78x = 13,132.13 × 2,180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,754.78x = 28,640,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,640,770.66/8,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.44

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