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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,788.93, 13,183.01 and 2,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,788.93, 13,183.01 and 2,548.81 is: 3,823.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,788.93 : 13,183.01 = 2,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,788.93/13,183.01 = 2,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,788.93x = 13,183.01 × 2,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,788.93x = 33,600,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,961.13/8,788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.10

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