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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,787.96, 13,181.76 and 2,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,787.96, 13,181.76 and 2,214 is: 3,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,787.96 : 13,181.76 = 2,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,787.96/13,181.76 = 2,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,787.96x = 13,181.76 × 2,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,787.96x = 29,184,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,184,416.64/8,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.95

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