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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.02, 13,008.58 and 2,827.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.02, 13,008.58 and 2,827.63 is: 4,242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.02 : 13,008.58 = 2,827.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.02/13,008.58 = 2,827.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.02x = 13,008.58 × 2,827.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.02x = 36,783,371.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783,371.88/8,671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.11

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