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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,761.92, 13,142.88 and 2,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,761.92, 13,142.88 and 2,188.10 is: 3,282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,761.92 : 13,142.88 = 2,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,761.92/13,142.88 = 2,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,761.92x = 13,142.88 × 2,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,761.92x = 28,757,870.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757,870.01/8,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.14

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