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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.13, 13,174.72 and 2,209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.13, 13,174.72 and 2,209.28 is: 3,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.13 : 13,174.72 = 2,209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.13/13,174.72 = 2,209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.13x = 13,174.72 × 2,209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.13x = 29,106,574.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,106,574.00/8,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.92

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