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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668.78, 13,004.25 and 2,823.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668.78, 13,004.25 and 2,823.82 is: 4,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668.78 : 13,004.25 = 2,823.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668.78/13,004.25 = 2,823.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668.78x = 13,004.25 × 2,823.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668.78x = 36,721,661.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721,661.24/8,668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,236.08

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