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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,790.38, 13,182.82 and 2,550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,790.38, 13,182.82 and 2,550.83 is: 3,825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,790.38 : 13,182.82 = 2,550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,790.38/13,182.82 = 2,550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,790.38x = 13,182.82 × 2,550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,790.38x = 33,627,109.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,627,109.35/8,790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.44

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