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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.16, 13,008.36 and 2,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.16, 13,008.36 and 2,826.20 is: 4,239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.16 : 13,008.36 = 2,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.16/13,008.36 = 2,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.16x = 13,008.36 × 2,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.16x = 36,764,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,764,161.99/8,671.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,239.82

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