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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.40, 13,180.54 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.40, 13,180.54 and 2,546.74 is: 3,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.40 : 13,180.54 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.40/13,180.54 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.40x = 13,180.54 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.40x = 33,567,408.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,408.44/8,788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.51

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