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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.54, 13,173.72 and 2,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.54, 13,173.72 and 2,542.02 is: 3,812.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.54 : 13,173.72 = 2,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.54/13,173.72 = 2,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.54x = 13,173.72 × 2,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.54x = 33,487,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,487,859.71/8,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.57

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