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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,670.51, 13,007.84 and 2,827.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,670.51, 13,007.84 and 2,827.13 is: 4,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,670.51 : 13,007.84 = 2,827.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,670.51/13,007.84 = 2,827.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,670.51x = 13,007.84 × 2,827.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,670.51x = 36,774,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,774,775.52/8,670.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.36

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