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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,764.65, 13,146.89 and 2,190.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,764.65, 13,146.89 and 2,190.78 is: 3,286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,764.65 : 13,146.89 = 2,190.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,764.65/13,146.89 = 2,190.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,764.65x = 13,146.89 × 2,190.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,764.65x = 28,801,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,801,932.72/8,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.15

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