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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671.80, 13,009.73 and 2,828.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,671.80, 13,009.73 and 2,828.46 is: 4,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,671.80 : 13,009.73 = 2,828.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,671.80/13,009.73 = 2,828.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,671.80x = 13,009.73 × 2,828.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,671.80x = 36,797,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,486.77/8,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.35

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