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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.08, 13,182.96 and 2,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.08, 13,182.96 and 2,548.76 is: 3,822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.08 : 13,182.96 = 2,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.08/13,182.96 = 2,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.08x = 13,182.96 × 2,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.08x = 33,600,201.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,600,201.13/8,790.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.51

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