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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.03, 13,179.57 and 2,213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.03, 13,179.57 and 2,213.22 is: 3,319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.03 : 13,179.57 = 2,213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.03/13,179.57 = 2,213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.03x = 13,179.57 × 2,213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.03x = 29,169,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169,222.02/8,787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.58

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