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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.06, 13,011.22 and 2,749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.06, 13,011.22 and 2,749.70 is: 4,125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.06 : 13,011.22 = 2,749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.06/13,011.22 = 2,749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.06x = 13,011.22 × 2,749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.06x = 35,776,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,776,951.63/8,673.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.07

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