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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.74, 13,181.64 and 2,213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.74, 13,181.64 and 2,213.90 is: 3,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.74 : 13,181.64 = 2,213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.74/13,181.64 = 2,213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.74x = 13,181.64 × 2,213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.74x = 29,182,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,832.80/8,787.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.86

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