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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,941.54, 13,412.23 and 2,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,941.54, 13,412.23 and 2,187.15 is: 3,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,941.54 : 13,412.23 = 2,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,941.54/13,412.23 = 2,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,941.54x = 13,412.23 × 2,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,941.54x = 29,334,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,334,590.83/8,941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.71

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