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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.76, 13,181.34 and 2,547.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.76, 13,181.34 and 2,547.94 is: 3,821.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.76 : 13,181.34 = 2,547.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.76/13,181.34 = 2,547.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.76x = 13,181.34 × 2,547.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.76x = 33,585,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,263.44/8,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.82

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