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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,789.72, 13,181.36 and 2,548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,789.72, 13,181.36 and 2,548.04 is: 3,821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,789.72 : 13,181.36 = 2,548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,789.72/13,181.36 = 2,548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,789.72x = 13,181.36 × 2,548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,789.72x = 33,586,632.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586,632.53/8,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.13

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