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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,756.73, 13,134.96 and 2,182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,756.73, 13,134.96 and 2,182.91 is: 3,274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,756.73 : 13,134.96 = 2,182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,756.73/13,134.96 = 2,182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,756.73x = 13,134.96 × 2,182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,756.73x = 28,672,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,672,369.86/8,756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.32

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