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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.78, 13,181.66 and 2,214.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.78, 13,181.66 and 2,214.47 is: 3,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.78 : 13,181.66 = 2,214.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.78/13,181.66 = 2,214.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.78x = 13,181.66 × 2,214.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.78x = 29,190,313.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,313.64/8,787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.69

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