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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,847.06, 13,271.31 and 2,521.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,847.06, 13,271.31 and 2,521.86 is: 3,783.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,847.06 : 13,271.31 = 2,521.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,847.06/13,271.31 = 2,521.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,847.06x = 13,271.31 × 2,521.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,847.06x = 33,468,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,468,385.84/8,847.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.00

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