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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,672.63, 13,009.14 and 2,829.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,672.63, 13,009.14 and 2,829.22 is: 4,243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,672.63 : 13,009.14 = 2,829.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,672.63/13,009.14 = 2,829.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,672.63x = 13,009.14 × 2,829.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,672.63x = 36,805,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805,686.55/8,672.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.89

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