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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.55, 13,010.85 and 2,829.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.55, 13,010.85 and 2,829.21 is: 4,244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.55 : 13,010.85 = 2,829.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.55/13,010.85 = 2,829.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.55x = 13,010.85 × 2,829.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.55x = 36,810,426.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,810,426.93/8,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,244.48

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