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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,673.60, 13,002.42 and 2,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,673.60, 13,002.42 and 2,827.20 is: 4,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,673.60 : 13,002.42 = 2,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,673.60/13,002.42 = 2,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,673.60x = 13,002.42 × 2,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,673.60x = 36,760,441.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,760,441.82/8,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.20

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