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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,767.98, 13,151.84 and 2,194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,767.98, 13,151.84 and 2,194.16 is: 3,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,767.98 : 13,151.84 = 2,194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,767.98/13,151.84 = 2,194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,767.98x = 13,151.84 × 2,194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,767.98x = 28,857,164.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,857,164.52/8,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.20

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