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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.85, 13,151.78 and 2,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.85, 13,151.78 and 2,194.04 is: 3,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.85 : 13,151.78 = 2,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.85/13,151.78 = 2,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.85x = 13,151.78 × 2,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.85x = 28,855,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,855,454.66/8,767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.05

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