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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.40, 13,009.88 and 2,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.40, 13,009.88 and 2,827.56 is: 4,241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.40 : 13,009.88 = 2,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.40/13,009.88 = 2,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.40x = 13,009.88 × 2,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.40x = 36,786,216.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,786,216.29/8,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.76

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