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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.51, 13,010.12 and 2,827.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.51, 13,010.12 and 2,827.76 is: 4,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.51 : 13,010.12 = 2,827.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.51/13,010.12 = 2,827.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.51x = 13,010.12 × 2,827.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.51x = 36,789,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,789,496.93/8,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.08

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