8548

8548 is a natural number that lies between 8547 and 8549. In mathematics, it is an even composite number. Its prime factorization is 2^2 × 2137, so its positive divisors are 1, 2, 4, 2137, 4274, and 8548. The sum of its digits is 25, giving a digital root of 7. It is congruent to 0 modulo 4 and is not divisible by 3, 5, or 9. The number is not a square or a cube.

Beyond pure arithmetic, 8548 is commonly used as an identifier in various cataloging systems. Four-digit numbers like 8548 appear in inventory codes, model numbers for components, or catalog entries in scientific databases. Without additional context, the number does not convey a single inherent meaning, but rather serves as a label within a specific information system.

In practice, readers encountering 8548 should consult the surrounding material to determine whether the reference denotes a quantity, a code, a date, or another designation. As with many four-digit identifiers, its significance is determined by the domain and documentation in which it appears.