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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,783.88, 13,175.65 and 2,210.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,783.88, 13,175.65 and 2,210.07 is: 3,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,783.88 : 13,175.65 = 2,210.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,783.88/13,175.65 = 2,210.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,783.88x = 13,175.65 × 2,210.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,783.88x = 29,119,108.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119,108.80/8,783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.06

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