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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,760, 13,139.40 and 2,186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,760, 13,139.40 and 2,186.04 is: 3,278.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,760 : 13,139.40 = 2,186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,760/13,139.40 = 2,186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,760x = 13,139.40 × 2,186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,760x = 28,723,253.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723,253.98/8,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.91

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