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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.37, 13,134.46 and 2,182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.37, 13,134.46 and 2,182.50 is: 3,273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.37 : 13,134.46 = 2,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.37/13,134.46 = 2,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.37x = 13,134.46 × 2,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.37x = 28,665,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665,958.95/8,756.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.73

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