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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,757.26, 13,135.92 and 2,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,757.26, 13,135.92 and 2,183.44 is: 3,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,757.26 : 13,135.92 = 2,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,757.26/13,135.92 = 2,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,757.26x = 13,135.92 × 2,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,757.26x = 28,681,493.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681,493.16/8,757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.17

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