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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.91, 13,182.38 and 2,215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.91, 13,182.38 and 2,215.09 is: 3,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.91 : 13,182.38 = 2,215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.91/13,182.38 = 2,215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.91x = 13,182.38 × 2,215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.91x = 29,200,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,200,158.11/8,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.39

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