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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.32, 13,003.08 and 2,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.32, 13,003.08 and 2,828.08 is: 4,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.32 : 13,003.08 = 2,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.32/13,003.08 = 2,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.32x = 13,003.08 × 2,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.32x = 36,773,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,773,750.49/8,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,240.36

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