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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.28, 13,172.04 and 2,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.28, 13,172.04 and 2,542.68 is: 3,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.28 : 13,172.04 = 2,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.28/13,172.04 = 2,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.28x = 13,172.04 × 2,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.28x = 33,492,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,492,282.67/8,783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.19

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