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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,784.55, 13,177.51 and 2,544.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,784.55, 13,177.51 and 2,544.66 is: 3,817.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,784.55 : 13,177.51 = 2,544.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,784.55/13,177.51 = 2,544.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,784.55x = 13,177.51 × 2,544.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,784.55x = 33,532,282.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,532,282.60/8,784.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.19

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