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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,765.39, 13,148.01 and 2,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,765.39, 13,148.01 and 2,191.53 is: 3,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,765.39 : 13,148.01 = 2,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,765.39/13,148.01 = 2,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,765.39x = 13,148.01 × 2,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,765.39x = 28,814,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,814,258.36/8,765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.28

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